Medical Billing & Coding Schools Near Farmington, MO (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Farmington, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering medical billing and coding programs. Farmington has a population of about 17,999. Median household income is $49,882 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning medical billing and coding-related role is Health Information Technologist at a median $59,380 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Medical Billing and Coding Schools to Farmington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer medical billing and coding programs near Farmington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Farmington 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 Farmington. 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

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO 33.8 miles from Farmington
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
57.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,782
Avg net price $7,378/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

East Central College

Union, MO 53.7 miles from Farmington
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,916
Avg net price $13,128/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton, MO 66.6 miles from Farmington
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
34.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,325
Avg net price $8,440/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, MO 68.6 miles from Farmington
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
51.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,422
Avg net price $5,837/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,048
Out‑of‑state$6,096
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, MO 69.4 miles from Farmington
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,442
Avg net price $8,496/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Missouri State University-West Plains

West Plains, MO 107.0 miles from Farmington
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
40.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,922
Avg net price $9,750/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bryan University

Springfield, MO 161.0 miles from Farmington
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $28,725
Avg net price $20,053/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, MO 161.1 miles from Farmington
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
54.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,455
Avg net price $6,936/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri medical billing and coding page.

Medical Billing and Coding Wages Near Farmington

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Medical Records Specialist$50,750
Health Information Technologist$59,380
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$43,980

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.

Farmington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,999Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,882Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited medical billing and coding schools are near Farmington, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering medical billing and coding programs near Farmington. The closest is Jefferson College in Hillsboro, MO (33.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Missouri Baptist University (59.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying medical billing and coding roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying medical billing and coding-related roles in Missouri are: Health Information Technologist ($59,380), Medical Records Specialist ($50,750), Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($43,980). Wages for Farmington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Arnold instead of Farmington?

Arnold, MO is 44.8 miles from Farmington and has its own set of local medical billing and coding programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Farmington an affordable place to study medical billing and coding?

Farmington’s median household income of $49,882 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farmington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Farmington

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

Data verified: August 25, 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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