Best Online Healthcare Programs in Searcy, AR (2026)

Searcy, Arkansas has a population of about 23,115. The city’s median household income is $50,896 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited healthcare programs within 100 miles of Searcy, with tuition ranging from $3,216 to $14,799 per year. In Arkansas, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $88,340 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Searcy

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer healthcare programs. Distances are calculated from Searcy city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Harding UniversitySearcy, AR0.6 miContact school for pricing
Arkansas State University-BeebeBeebe, AR14.9 mi$3,216 - $14,799
University of Arkansas Community College-BatesvilleBatesville, AR38.7 miContact school for pricing
Arkansas State University-NewportNewport, AR41.3 miContact school for pricing
University of Central ArkansasConway, AR42.4 miContact school for pricing

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


Healthcare Wages Near Searcy

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$88,340
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$65,510
Medical Records Specialist$39,920
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$35,910
Healthcare Social Worker$62,040
EpidemiologistN/A

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Searcy at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,115Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,896Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare programs are near Searcy, AR?

Our directory lists 5 healthcare programs within 100 miles of Searcy. The closest is Harding University in Searcy, AR (0.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Central Arkansas (42.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Arkansas are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($88,340), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($65,510), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,040). Wages for Searcy workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cabot instead of Searcy?

Cabot, AR is 24.7 miles from Searcy and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Searcy an affordable place to study healthcare?

Searcy’s median household income of $50,896 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Searcy while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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.