Best Online Healthcare Programs in Big Spring, TX (2026)

Big Spring, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $3,030 to $12,519 per year for indexed programs. Big Spring has a population of about 24,769. Median household income is $70,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $114,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Big Spring

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Big Spring, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Big Spring 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 Big Spring. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Southwest College for the Deaf

Big Spring, TX 2.0 miles from Big Spring BOC Score 50.6
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,382
Avg net price $2,458/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Howard College

Big Spring, TX 2.1 miles from Big Spring BOC Score 45.0
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,382
Avg net price $6,147/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Wages Near Big Spring

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$114,150
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$76,820
Medical Records Specialist$48,860
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$42,910
Healthcare Social Worker$69,990
Epidemiologist$77,170

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.


Big Spring at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,769Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,532Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Big Spring, TX?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Big Spring are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Texas are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($114,150), Epidemiologist ($77,170), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($76,820). Wages for Big Spring workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Midland instead of Big Spring?

Midland, TX is 39.7 miles from Big Spring 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 Big Spring an affordable place to study healthcare?

Big Spring’s median household income of $70,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Big Spring while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Big Spring

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.