Health Information Management

Tacoma Community College ETPL
This baccalaureate degree in Health Information Management brings together theory and practice and prepares graduates to work effectively in the increasingly integrated and technologically complex Health Information Management career field. This degree is appropriate for Tacoma Community College graduates of the two-year CAHIM accredited Health Information Technology (HIT) program who have successfully obtained their Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential, transfer students from Washington community and technical colleges who have CAHIM accredited HIT associate degrees who have successfully obtained their RHIT credential, and for currently working professionals who hold their RHIT credential.

Financial information

Total tuition

$23,034.60

Total required fees

$1,509.30

Books and supplies

$1,000.00

Locations

Tacoma, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

TCC admission, must have current RHIT credential, and Math 136 or Math& 146

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

78%

Employment rate

70%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.69

Typical (median) annual earnings

$43,588.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

Healthcare and Social Services

61%

Other Industries

29%

Education

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
47
Completion rate
78%
Average number of students who completed each year
16
Gender
Male
6%
Female
94%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
4%
Asian
9%
Black or African American
13%
Hispanic
7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
54%
Multi-racial
14%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
22%
30 to 39
38%
40 to 49
15%
50 and over
25%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
33%
Some college experience, but no degree
58%
Certificate or AA
6%
BA or higher
2%