Best Online Healthcare Programs in Shawnee, OK (2026)

Shawnee, Oklahoma has a population of about 31,511. The city’s median household income is $54,281 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 56 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Shawnee. In Oklahoma, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $100,570 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Shawnee

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 56 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Shawnee. Distances are calculated from Shawnee city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Oklahoma Baptist UniversityShawnee, OK1.9 miContact school for pricing
Gordon Cooper Technology CenterShawnee, OK3.7 miContact school for pricing
Seminole State CollegeSeminole, OK16.3 miContact school for pricing
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology CenterChoctaw, OK20.5 miContact school for pricing
Mid-Del Technology CenterMidwest City, OK25.7 miContact school for pricing
Rose State CollegeMidwest City, OK26.1 miContact school for pricing
Moore Norman Technology CenterNorman, OK28.3 miContact school for pricing
University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman, OK28.8 miContact school for pricing
Metro Technology CentersOklahoma City, OK31.0 miContact school for pricing
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences CenterOklahoma City, OK31.2 miContact school for pricing

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


Healthcare Wages Near Shawnee

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$100,570
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$42,670
Medical Records Specialist$48,590
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$37,990
Healthcare Social Worker$51,830
Epidemiologist$61,590

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.


Shawnee at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,511Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,281Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Pottawatomie County3,382 workers, 184 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Shawnee, OK?

Our directory has 56 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Shawnee. The closest is Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, OK (1.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center (31.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Oklahoma are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($100,570), Epidemiologist ($61,590), Healthcare Social Worker ($51,830). Wages for Shawnee workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Norman instead of Shawnee?

Norman, OK is 23.1 miles from Shawnee 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 Shawnee an affordable place to study healthcare?

Shawnee’s median household income of $54,281 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shawnee while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.