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University of Central Florida

Baccalaureate Degree in Health Information Management in Orlando, FL

CAHIIM Continuing Accreditation Campus Based, Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: PO Box 162225, 528 W. Livingston Street, Suite 401, Orlando, FL, 32801
State: Florida (FL)
Degree level: Baccalaureate Degree
Subject area: Health Information Management
Content delivery: Campus Based, Online
Program Director: Amanda Walden , PhD, RHIA, CHDA
Phone: (407) 823-3613
Email: amanda.walden@ucf.edu
Last accreditation date: 06/25/2020
Next review cycle: 2027-2028
Progress report status: Progress Report satisfactory and completed

What this means

University of Central Florida is accredited and your degree counts.

Because University of Central Florida holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, graduates of this bachelor's degree are eligible to sit for AHIMA's RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) 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 2027-2028.

The Florida picture

Where University of Central Florida sits among Florida's 18 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

Florida has 18 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 3 of them at the bachelor's degree level. 16 of the 18 offer online delivery, and this one is available online or on campus.

We score every Florida program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how University of Central Florida compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Florida, or browse all 3 accredited programs in Orlando.

FL programs

At this level

Online capable

21,490

HIM jobs in FL

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro.

The occupation most RHIA-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro the median is $44,790 a year, 12% below the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro

Median annual: $44,790
10th percentile: $32,460
90th percentile: $74,870
Employed: 1,760

National (for reference)

Median annual: $51,140
Florida state median: $45,760
90th percentile: $81,150

FAQ

University of Central Florida HIM program: common questions.

Is the University of Central Florida health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The bachelor's degree in Health Information Management at University of Central Florida holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 06/25/2020, with its next review scheduled for the 2027-2028 cycle.

Does University of Central Florida qualify me to sit for the RHIA exam?

Yes. Graduating from this CAHIIM-accredited bachelor's degree makes you eligible for AHIMA's RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) exam. CAHIIM accreditation is the eligibility gate; without it the exam is not available to you.

Is the University of Central Florida program online?

Partly. CAHIIM lists delivery as Campus Based, Online, so you can take it on campus in Orlando or online.

What do medical records specialists earn in Orlando?

Medical records specialists in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro earn a median of $44,790 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 12% below the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Florida?

Florida has 18 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 3 at the bachelor's degree level. 16 of them offer online delivery. See our full Florida ranking for how they compare.

Keep going

Next steps.

Best HIM programs in Florida, ranked

How University of Central Florida stacks up on our seven-factor methodology.

Bachelor's in HIM guide

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

RHIA certification guide

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

Also in Florida

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Same degree level

Other baccalaureate degree programs in health information management

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