Best Online Healthcare Programs in Farmington, MO (2026)

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

Farmington, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Farmington has a population of about 17,999. Median household income is $49,882 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.8% 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 Farmington

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

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

Healthcare Wages Near Farmington

Occupation	Median 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.

Farmington at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	17,999	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$49,882	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	14.8%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in St. Francois County	4,157 workers, 659 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Farmington-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs

Arnold, MO – 44.8 mi away (21,319 pop)
Kirkwood, MO – 55.1 mi away (27,609 pop)
Webster Groves, MO – 55.7 mi away (22,970 pop)
Belleville, IL – 56.1 mi away (41,906 pop)
Ballwin, MO – 56.6 mi away (30,313 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Farmington, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Farmington. The closest is Mineral Area College in Park Hills, MO (4.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Central College (53.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 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.

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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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