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Kennesaw State University

Graduate Certificate in Digital Health Leader

CAHIIM Initial Accreditation Campus Based, Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

State: Georgia (GA)
Degree level: Graduate Certificate
Subject area: Digital Health Leader
Content delivery: Campus Based, Online
Program Director: Sweta Sneha , Ph.D.
Phone: (470) 578-2436
Email: ssneha@kennesaw.edu
Last accreditation date: 12/13/2024
Next review cycle: 2031-2032

What this means

Kennesaw State University is accredited and your degree counts.

Kennesaw State University holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM. Certificate-level programs typically prepare you for a specialty credential rather than the foundational RHIA or RHIT, depending on the certificate focus.

"Initial Accreditation" means the program received CAHIIM accreditation recently and is on a shortened review cycle to confirm continued compliance. Graduates are fully eligible for AHIMA exams. The status simply signals a newer program.

The Georgia picture

Where Kennesaw State University sits among Georgia's 13 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

Georgia has 13 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, and this is the only one at the graduate certificate level. 12 of the 13 offer online delivery, and this one is available online or on campus.

We score every Georgia program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how Kennesaw State University compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Georgia.

GA programs

At this level

Online capable

5,930

HIM jobs in GA

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in Georgia.

The core HIM occupation is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Georgia the median is $51,550 a year, right at the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Georgia

Median annual: $51,550
10th percentile: $36,260
90th percentile: $81,580
Employed: 5,930

National (for reference)

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

FAQ

Kennesaw State University HIM program: common questions.

Is the Kennesaw State University health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The graduate certificate in Digital Health Leader at Kennesaw State University holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 12/13/2024, with its next review scheduled for the 2031-2032 cycle.

Is the Kennesaw State University program online?

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

What do medical records specialists earn in Georgia?

Medical records specialists in the Georgia earn a median of $51,550 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), right at the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Georgia?

Georgia has 13 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 1 at the graduate certificate level. 12 of them offer online delivery. See our full Georgia ranking for how they compare.

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