Best Online Healthcare Programs in Farmington, MO (2026)

Farmington, Missouri has a population of about 17,999. The city’s median household income is $49,882 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited healthcare programs within 100 miles of Farmington. In Missouri, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $102,540 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Farmington

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Mineral Area CollegePark Hills, MO4.9 miContact school for pricing
Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO33.8 miContact school for pricing
St Louis College of Health Careers-FentonFenton, MO52.7 miContact school for pricing
St. Louis Med TechSt. Louis, MO53.4 miContact school for pricing
East Central CollegeUnion, MO53.7 miContact school for pricing

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


Healthcare Wages Near Farmington

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$102,540
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$51,590
Medical Records Specialist$49,150
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$42,030
Healthcare Social Worker$53,060
Epidemiologist$64,810

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.


Farmington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,999Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,882Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in St. Francois County4,157 workers, 659 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare programs are near Farmington, MO?

Our directory lists 5 healthcare programs within 100 miles of Farmington. The closest is Mineral Area College in Park Hills, MO (4.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is East Central College (53.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Missouri are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($102,540), Epidemiologist ($64,810), Healthcare Social Worker ($53,060). Wages for Farmington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Arnold instead of Farmington?

Arnold, MO is 44.8 miles from Farmington 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 Farmington an affordable place to study healthcare?

Farmington’s median household income of $49,882 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farmington 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.