Best Online Healthcare Programs in Shawnee, OK (2026)

Shawnee, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Shawnee has a population of about 31,511. Median household income is $54,281 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $101,270 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Shawnee

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

#1

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK 1.7 miles from Shawnee BOC Score43.4
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#2

Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Shawnee, OK 2.8 miles from Shawnee BOC Score75.4
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#3

Seminole State College

Seminole, OK 16.7 miles from Shawnee BOC Score37.8
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#4

Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center

Choctaw, OK 20.4 miles from Shawnee BOC Score78.9
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#5

Mid-Del Technology Center

Midwest City, OK 25.6 miles from Shawnee BOC Score54.8
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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$101,270
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$45,210
Medical Records Specialist$53,460
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$38,330
Healthcare Social Worker$56,120
Epidemiologist$72,590

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.


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 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Shawnee. The closest is Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, OK (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mid-Del Technology Center (25.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Oklahoma are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($101,270), Epidemiologist ($72,590), Healthcare Social Worker ($56,120). 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.


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Other Programs Available in Shawnee

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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.