East Los Angeles College

Associate Degree in Health Information Management in Monterey Park, CA

CAHIIM Continuing Accreditation Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA, 91754
State: California (CA)
Degree level: Associate Degree
Subject area: Health Information Management
Content delivery: Online
Program Director: Tracey Griffin-Hood , RHIT, CCS
Phone: (323) 265-8613
Email: griffit@elac.edu
Last accreditation date: 04/26/2023
Next review cycle: 2030-2031
Progress report status: Progress Report in process

What this means

East Los Angeles College is accredited and your degree counts.

Because East Los Angeles College 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 2030-2031.

The California picture

Where East Los Angeles College sits among California's 13 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

California has 13 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 7 of them at the associate degree level. 13 of the 13 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.

We score every California program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how East Los Angeles College compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in California.

CA programs

At this level

Online capable

18,700

HIM jobs in CA

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in California.

The occupation most RHIT-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In California the median is $61,810 a year, 21% above the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

California

Median annual: $61,810
10th percentile: $43,800
90th percentile: $102,470
Employed: 18,700

National (for reference)

Median annual: $51,140
90th percentile: $81,150

FAQ

East Los Angeles College HIM program: common questions.

Is the East Los Angeles College health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The associate degree in Health Information Management at East Los Angeles College holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 04/26/2023, with its next review scheduled for the 2030-2031 cycle.

Does East Los Angeles College 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 East Los Angeles College program online?

Yes. CAHIIM lists this program as fully online, so you can complete it from anywhere in California or out of state.

What do medical records specialists earn in California?

Medical records specialists in the California earn a median of $61,810 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 21% above the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in California?

California has 13 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 7 at the associate degree level. 13 of them offer online delivery. See our full California ranking for how they compare.

Keep going

Next steps.

Best HIM programs in California, ranked

How East Los Angeles College stacks up on our seven-factor methodology.

Associate degree in HIM guide

Curriculum, cost, and what the degree actually gets you.

RHIT certification guide

The exam this degree qualifies you for: structure, prep, wage impact.

Also in California

Other CAHIIM-accredited programs in California

Same degree level

Other associate degree programs in health information management

Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for East Los Angeles College, last refreshed May 13, 2026, and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.