Best Online Healthcare Administration Programs in Brownwood, TX (2026)

Brownwood, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs. Brownwood has a population of about 18,805. Median household income is $47,821 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Administrative Services Manager at a median $114,190 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Brownwood

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

#1

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX 89.1 miles from Brownwood BOC Score 47.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,116
Avg net price $15,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

South University-Austin

Round Rock, TX 114.2 miles from Brownwood BOC Score 18.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $25,680/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 34%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 121.5 miles from Brownwood BOC Score 49.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,177
Avg net price $6,390/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,550
Out‑of‑state$10,590
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 140.3 miles from Brownwood BOC Score 64.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,906
Avg net price $16,805/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Parker University

Dallas, TX 146.2 miles from Brownwood BOC Score 43.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,091
Avg net price $29,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Dallas College

Dallas, TX 146.9 miles from Brownwood BOC Score 60.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,714
Avg net price $3,214/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Navarro College

Corsicana, TX 147.4 miles from Brownwood BOC Score 38.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,716
Avg net price $14,820/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Phoenix-Texas

Dallas, TX 153.5 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Administration Wages Near Brownwood

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$114,150
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$76,820
Administrative Services Manager$114,190
Compliance Officer$75,370
Medical Records Specialist$48,860
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$42,910

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.


Brownwood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,805Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,821Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Brownwood, TX?

Accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Brownwood 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 Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in Texas are: Administrative Services Manager ($114,190), Medical and Health Services Manager ($114,150), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($76,820). Wages for Brownwood workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stephenville instead of Brownwood?

Stephenville, TX is 56.3 miles from Brownwood 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 Brownwood an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Brownwood’s median household income of $47,821 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brownwood while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Brownwood

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

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.