Health Information Management

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington ETPL
With a health information management (HIM) degree from WGU, youll be a valuable asset in the high-demand field of healthcare information technology and management. This CAHIIM-accredited health information management degree offers robust courses and a simulation experience that will give you a glimpse into the real-world health information management operations and functions. You'll learn about the business and technology side of healthcare and how health information management impacts patients, providers, and payers. This will prepare you to successfully work in the growing field of health information management, becoming a vital member of the healthcare community and improving the future of healthcare. With this health information management degree, you'll also be eligible to apply for the RHIA credentialing exama key credential that can set you apart in the industry.

Financial information

Total tuition

$35,345.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$2,065.00

Locations

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

4 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

122

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

High School Diploma

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

Completion rate

41%

Employment rate

96%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$35.39

Typical (median) annual earnings

$74,134.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

Healthcare and Social Services

64%

Other Industries

16%

Administrative Support

11%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

9%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
46
Completion rate
41%
Average number of students who completed each year
23
Gender
Male
16%
Female
84%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
13%
Black or African American
9%
Hispanic
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
62%
Multi-racial
12%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
1%
20 to 29
15%
30 to 39
39%
40 to 49
25%
50 and over
20%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
0%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
78%
BA or higher
22%