Best Online Healthcare Programs in Branson, MO (2026)

Branson, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare 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-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $104,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Branson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare 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

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies

Springfield, MO 39.3 miles from Branson BOC Score 36.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,694
Avg net price $10,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Cox College

Springfield, MO 39.7 miles from Branson BOC Score 74.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 100%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,867
Tuition
In‑state$14,822
Out‑of‑state$14,822
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 25%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

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

#7

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO 72.1 miles from Branson BOC Score 42.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,620
Avg net price $12,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO 148.1 miles from Branson BOC Score 54.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 64%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,560
Avg net price $14,462/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,050
Out‑of‑state$18,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Wages Near Branson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$104,370
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$59,380
Medical Records Specialist$50,750
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$43,980
Healthcare Social Worker$59,870
Epidemiologist$66,890

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-related employment in Taney County2,916 workers, 270 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Branson, MO?

Accredited schools offering healthcare 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 roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Missouri are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($104,370), Epidemiologist ($66,890), Healthcare Social Worker ($59,870). 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 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?

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.