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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lufkin, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs. Lufkin has a population of about 34,158. Median household income is $56,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% 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 Lufkin

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Lufkin. Distances are calculated from Lufkin 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 Lufkin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Healthcare Administration Wages Near Lufkin

Occupation	Median 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.

Lufkin at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	34,158	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$56,722	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	21.8%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Angelina County	7,571 workers, 287 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Lufkin-Area Cities With Healthcare Administration Programs

Nacogdoches, TX – 20.7 mi away (35,525 pop)
Huntsville, TX – 64.8 mi away (39,476 pop)
Tyler, TX – 76.8 mi away (140,857 pop)
Conroe, TX – 82.1 mi away (82,286 pop)
Longview, TX – 82.8 mi away (100,852 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Lufkin. The closest is Panola College in Carthage, TX (61.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lone Star College System (90.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 Lufkin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nacogdoches instead of Lufkin?

Nacogdoches, TX is 20.7 miles from Lufkin 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 Lufkin an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Lufkin’s median household income of $56,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lufkin 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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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.

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