Program information
- Address
- 1332 Seward Ave, Sitka, AK, 99835
- State
- Alaska (AK)
- Degree level
- Associate Degree
- Subject area
- Health Information Management
- Content delivery
- Online
- Program Director
- Terissia Bell , MHIIM, BBA, RHIA, CIC, COC, CPC
- Phone
- (907) 747-7746
- tlbell@alaska.edu
- Last accreditation date
- 05/22/2025
- Next review cycle
- 2032-2033
What this means
University of Alaska Southeast is accredited and your degree counts.
Because University of Alaska Southeast holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, graduates of this associate degree are eligible to sit for AHIMA's RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) exam. That eligibility is the whole reason CAHIIM accreditation matters: without a CAHIIM-accredited degree, the exam is closed to you.
"Continuing Accreditation" is the standard status for established programs. The next scheduled review is 2032-2033.
The Alaska picture
Where University of Alaska Southeast sits among Alaska's 1 CAHIIM-accredited programs.
Alaska has 1 active CAHIIM-accredited program, and this is the only one at the associate degree level. 1 of the 1 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.
We score every Alaska program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how University of Alaska Southeast compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Alaska.
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What the work pays
Medical records specialist pay in Alaska.
The occupation most RHIT-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Alaska the median is $61,090 a year, 19% above the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Alaska
- Median annual
- $61,090
- 10th percentile
- $46,390
- 90th percentile
- $90,530
- Employed
- 1,070
National (for reference)
- Median annual
- $51,140
- 90th percentile
- $81,150
Accreditation history
Recent CAHIIM actions on this program
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May 2025
Grant seven years of Continuing Accreditation. The program is compliant with the 2026 Accreditation Standards. New Degree Program Search New Certificate Program Search
Source: CAHIIM Program Directory listing for University of Alaska Southeast. Refreshed quarterly.
FAQ
University of Alaska Southeast HIM program: common questions.
Is the University of Alaska Southeast health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?
Yes. The associate degree in Health Information Management at University of Alaska Southeast holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 05/22/2025, with its next review scheduled for the 2032-2033 cycle.
Does University of Alaska Southeast qualify me to sit for the RHIT exam?
Yes. Graduating from this CAHIIM-accredited associate degree makes you eligible for AHIMA's RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) exam. CAHIIM accreditation is the eligibility gate; without it the exam is not available to you.
Is the University of Alaska Southeast program online?
Yes. CAHIIM lists this program as fully online, so you can complete it from anywhere in Alaska or out of state.
What do medical records specialists earn in Alaska?
Medical records specialists in the Alaska earn a median of $61,090 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 19% above the national median. The national median is $51,140.
How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Alaska?
Alaska has 1 active CAHIIM-accredited program, 1 at the associate degree level. 1 of them offer online delivery. See our full Alaska ranking for how they compare.
Keep going
Next steps.
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Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for University of Alaska Southeast, last refreshed , and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.