Best Online Healthcare Programs in Joplin, MO (2026)

Joplin, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Joplin has a population of about 52,218. Median household income is $51,154 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Joplin, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $98,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Joplin

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Joplin. Distances are calculated from Joplin city center.

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

Healthcare Wages Near Joplin

Joplin is part of the Joplin, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 27900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

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.

Joplin at a Glance

Other Joplin-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs

• Pittsburg, KS – 25.7 mi away (23,069 pop)
• Bella Vista, AR – 44.0 mi away (28,406 pop)
• Bentonville, AR – 51.9 mi away (47,093 pop)
• Rogers, AR – 55.9 mi away (65,021 pop)
• Siloam Springs, AR – 61.7 mi away (21,136 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Joplin, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Joplin. The closest is Franklin Technology Center Adult Education in Joplin, MO (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (24.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Joplin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Joplin are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($98,620), Epidemiologist ($66,890), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($59,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pittsburg instead of Joplin?

Pittsburg, KS is 25.7 miles from Joplin 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 Joplin an affordable place to study healthcare?

Joplin’s median household income of $51,154 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Joplin 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.