Best Online Healthcare Programs in Atoka, TN (2026)

Atoka, Tennessee has a population of about 10,237. The city’s median household income is $86,922 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 34 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Atoka, with tuition ranging from $4,550 to $17,750 per year for indexed programs. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $106,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Atoka

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 34 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Atoka. Distances are calculated from Atoka city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Gould’s AcademyBartlett, TN14.9 miContact school for pricing
Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeMemphis, TN18.6 mi$4,550 - $17,750
Concorde Career College-MemphisMemphis, TN22.2 miContact school for pricing
University of MemphisMemphis, TN22.7 miContact school for pricing
Gould’s AcademyMemphis, TN22.8 miContact school for pricing
Massage Institute of MemphisMemphis, TN23.1 miContact school for pricing
Christian Brothers UniversityMemphis, TN23.2 miContact school for pricing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-MemphisMemphis, TN23.6 miContact school for pricing
Baptist Health Sciences UniversityMemphis, TN23.9 miContact school for pricing
The University of Tennessee Health Science CenterMemphis, TN24.1 miContact school for pricing

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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$106,620Memphis, TN-MS-AR$115,640
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$50,220Memphis, TN-MS-AR$54,469
Medical Records Specialist$56,580Memphis, TN-MS-AR$61,367
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$39,220Memphis, TN-MS-AR$42,538
Healthcare Social Worker$67,290Memphis, TN-MS-AR$72,983
Epidemiologist$96,910TN statewide$105,108

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.


Atoka at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,237Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$86,922Census 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 34 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Atoka. The closest is Gould’s Academy in Bartlett, TN (14.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (24.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Atoka?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Atoka are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($106,620), Epidemiologist ($96,910), Healthcare Social Worker ($67,290). 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.


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.