Best Online Healthcare Administration Programs in Ardmore, OK (2026)

Ardmore, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs. Ardmore has a population of about 24,757. Median household income is $52,954 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Administrative Services Manager at a median $104,670 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Ardmore

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Ardmore. Distances are calculated from Ardmore city center.

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 Ardmore. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center

Ardmore, OK 2.4 miles from Ardmore BOC Score54.6
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#2

Grayson College

Denison, TX 44.1 miles from Ardmore BOC Score50.9
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#3

Mid-America Technology Center

Wayne, OK 51.1 miles from Ardmore BOC Score74.9
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#4

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 71.6 miles from Ardmore BOC Score78.0
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#5

Collin County Community College District

McKinney, TX 76.6 miles from Ardmore BOC Score51.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma healthcare administration page.


Healthcare Administration Wages Near Ardmore

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$101,270
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$45,210
Administrative Services Manager$104,670
Compliance Officer$63,000
Medical Records Specialist$53,460
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,330

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.


Ardmore at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,757Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,954Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Carter County3,382 workers, 217 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Ardmore, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Ardmore. The closest is Southern Oklahoma Technology Center in Ardmore, OK (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Collin County Community College District (76.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in Oklahoma are: Administrative Services Manager ($104,670), Medical and Health Services Manager ($101,270), Compliance Officer ($63,000). Wages for Ardmore workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Denison instead of Ardmore?

Denison, TX is 44.0 miles from Ardmore 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 Ardmore an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Ardmore’s median household income of $52,954 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ardmore while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Ardmore

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Data verified: June 11, 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.