Best Online Healthcare Administration Programs in Branson, MO (2026)

Branson, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs, with tuition ranging from $9,024 to $24,022 per year for indexed programs. Branson has a population of about 12,760. Median household income is $54,961 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $104,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Branson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Branson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Branson 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 Branson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Bryan University

Springfield, MO 33.6 miles from Branson BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $28,725
Avg net price $20,053/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO 38.1 miles from Branson BOC Score 56.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,827
Avg net price $17,613/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, MO 39.1 miles from Branson BOC Score 54.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,455
Avg net price $6,936/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MO 66.1 miles from Branson BOC Score 36.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,112
Avg net price $21,677/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Stephens College

Columbia, MO 167.0 miles from Branson BOC Score 50.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,071
Avg net price $23,459/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Avila University

Kansas City, MO 172.3 miles from Branson BOC Score 53.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,773
Avg net price $16,053/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,000
Out‑of‑state$42,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Concorde Career College-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 173.9 miles from Branson BOC Score 51.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,242
Avg net price $29,500/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Park University

Parkville, MO 191.7 miles from Branson BOC Score 41.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,309
Avg net price $21,032/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Administration Wages Near Branson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$104,370
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$59,380
Administrative Services Manager$96,920
Compliance Officer$67,270
Medical Records Specialist$50,750
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$43,980

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.


Branson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,760Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,961Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Taney County2,916 workers, 270 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Branson, MO?

Accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Branson are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in Missouri are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($104,370), Administrative Services Manager ($96,920), Compliance Officer ($67,270). Wages for Branson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nixa instead of Branson?

Nixa, MO is 27.4 miles from Branson 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 Branson an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Branson’s median household income of $54,961 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Branson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Branson

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.