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CAHIIM accreditation
A program that isn't CAHIIM-accredited will not qualify you for the RHIA or RHIT exam. The directory lists every one of the 350 accredited programs and their current accreditation status.
Health Information Management Programs
Every CAHIIM-accredited health information management program in the United States, with the data behind the choice.
I'm Taylor Rupe. I studied psychology at the University of Washington and computer science at Oregon State, and I built this site to help people navigate health information management programs. I pulled the CAHIIM directory, the BLS wage data, and O*NET occupational data into one place and wrote it the way I'd want it explained to me.
350
CAHIIM-accredited programs tracked
$51,140
Median annual wage, May 2025 (BLS)
194,720
Medical Records Specialists employed (BLS)
7%+
Projected growth through 2034 (O*NET)
The three things that matter
If you're looking at health information management programs, three things actually matter and most sites bury them.
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Degree level matches credential
The RHIT exam requires an associate degree from a CAHIIM-accredited program. The RHIA exam requires a bachelor's. Picking the wrong level adds two years to your timeline.
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Wage data, in your state
Median annual wage for Medical Records Specialists is $51,140 nationally (BLS 2025). The 10th to 90th percentile spread runs $37,000 to $81,150, and state variation is real.
The Directory
350 CAHIIM-accredited health information management programs across 48 states.
Sourced from the CAHIIM Program Directory, refreshed quarterly. Each program page lists the institution, the current accreditation award, the program director, the modality, and a direct link to apply.
By degree level
- Associate Degree 216
- Baccalaureate Degree 68
- Master Degree 50
- Undergraduate Certificate 10
- Graduate Certificate 6
By content delivery
- Online 206
- Campus Based, Online 117
- Campus Based 26
- Other 1
Degree Guides
Start with the path you're considering.
Health Information Management Degree
The full picture of health information management degrees in the United States. Associate through master's, online and on-campus, with CAHIIM accreditation status for every program.
Associate Degree in Health Information Management
Two-year associate programs are the most common path into health information management. 216 of the 350 accredited programs are at the associate level. This page covers what to expect and which exam they qualify you for.
Bachelor's in Health Information Management
68 CAHIIM-accredited bachelor's programs are the route to the RHIA exam and health information management leadership roles.
Online Health Information Management Programs
206 of 350 accredited programs offer fully online delivery. Another 117 are hybrid. Here's the list.
Health Informatics Degree
The graduate-level path that bridges health information management and clinical data science. Median wage and education distribution data included.
By Location
Top metros for health information management jobs
Annual median wage and total employment for Medical Records Specialists in the largest US metros, May 2025 OEWS data.
| Metro | Jobs | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | 7,820 | $53,930 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | 7,370 | $60,610 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | 6,140 | $50,360 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach | 4,430 | $47,100 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | 3,220 | $49,790 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | 3,170 | $47,930 |
Certifications
RHIA, RHIT, and coding credentials
AHIMA issues the two primary health information management credentials. Each requires graduating from a CAHIIM-accredited program at the matching degree level. Coding credentials (CCS, CPC) sit alongside.
About the editor
Taylor Rupe
Taylor Rupe is the founder and editor of healthinformationmanagementprograms.com. With degrees in psychology from the University of Washington and computer science from Oregon State University, Taylor focuses on translating workforce data and program accreditation records into something prospective students can actually use.
B.A. Psychology (UW-Seattle), B.S. Computer Science (Oregon State)