Best Healthcare Administration Schools Near Pittsburg, KS

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pittsburg, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs. Pittsburg has a population of about 20,606. Median household income is $40,220 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Administrative Services Manager at a median $118,570 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Pittsburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Pittsburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pittsburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Pittsburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Ottawa University-Ottawa

Ottawa, KS 87.7 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Avg net price $27,963/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS 101.1 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,972
Avg net price $32,165/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ottawa University-Kansas City

Overland Park, KS 104.9 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ottawa University-Online

Overland Park, KS 104.9 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Tuition
In‑state$13,296
Out‑of‑state$13,296
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 110.8 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,945
Avg net price $18,059/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Washburn University

Topeka, KS 124.5 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,774
Avg net price $15,280/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Southwestern College

Winfield, KS 125.6 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,646
Avg net price $29,824/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS 143.6 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,532
Avg net price $13,194/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 149

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas healthcare administration page.

Healthcare Administration Wages Near Pittsburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager $111,030
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar $60,030
Administrative Services Manager $118,570
Compliance Officer $69,740
Medical Records Specialist $48,160
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant $43,020

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Pittsburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,606 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $40,220 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Crawford County 2,251 workers, 122 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Pittsburg, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Pittsburg. The closest is Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, MO (25.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is NorthWest Arkansas Community College (78.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare administration roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in Kansas are: Administrative Services Manager ($118,570), Medical and Health Services Manager ($111,030), Compliance Officer ($69,740). Wages for Pittsburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Joplin instead of Pittsburg?

Joplin, MO is 25.7 miles from Pittsburg and has its own set of local healthcare administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Pittsburg an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Pittsburg’s median household income of $40,220 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Pittsburg

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Pittsburg:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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