Best Healthcare Schools Near Atoka, TN (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Atoka, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Atoka has a population of about 10,237. Median household income is $86,922 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $112,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Atoka

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Atoka, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Atoka city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Atoka. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 22.7 miles from Atoka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,458
Avg net price $12,397/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, TN 23.2 miles from Atoka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,478
Avg net price $9,854/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,420
Out‑of‑state$38,420
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Baptist Health Sciences University

Memphis, TN 23.9 miles from Atoka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,529
Avg net price $11,212/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,796
Out‑of‑state$13,796
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Memphis, TN 24.1 miles from Atoka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,318
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Strayer University-Tennessee

Memphis, TN 24.8 miles from Atoka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
31.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $11,645/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,920
Out‑of‑state$13,920
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Union University

Jackson, TN 55.0 miles from Atoka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,990
Avg net price $27,171/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN 64.7 miles from Atoka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,485
Avg net price $21,574/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bethel University

McKenzie, TN 86.6 miles from Atoka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
39.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,482
Avg net price $12,595/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,712
Out‑of‑state$18,712
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Healthcare Wages Near Atoka

Atoka is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager $112,800 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $122,343
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar $52,040 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $56,443
Medical Records Specialist $53,100 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $57,592
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant $39,940 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,319
Healthcare Social Worker $64,430 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $69,881
Epidemiologist $97,310 TN statewide $105,542

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.

Atoka at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 10,237 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $86,922 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.2 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Atoka, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Atoka. The closest is Gould’s Academy in Bartlett, TN (14.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Massage Institute of Memphis (23.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Atoka?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Atoka are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($112,800), Epidemiologist ($97,310), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bartlett instead of Atoka?

Bartlett, TN is 13.2 miles from Atoka 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 Atoka an affordable place to study healthcare?

Atoka’s median household income of $86,922 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Atoka while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 Atoka

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Atoka:

Data verified: September 6, 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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