Devry University - Online Associate

Associate Degree in Health Information Management in Lisle, IL

CAHIIM Continuing Accreditation Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: 4225 Naperville Road, Suite 400, Lisle, IL, 60532
State: Illinois (IL)
Degree level: Associate Degree
Subject area: Health Information Management
Content delivery: Online
Program Director: Jennifer Young , MS, RHIA, CCS-P, CAPM
Phone: (630) 577-6730
Email: jennifer.young@devry.edu
Last accreditation date: 02/09/2026
Next review cycle: 2033-2034

What this means

Devry University - Online Associate is accredited and your degree counts.

Because Devry University - Online Associate 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 2033-2034.

The Illinois picture

Where Devry University - Online Associate sits among Illinois's 22 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

Illinois has 22 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 15 of them at the associate degree level. 19 of the 22 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.

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

IL programs

At this level

Online capable

5,740

HIM jobs in IL

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in Illinois.

The occupation most RHIT-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Illinois the median is $56,440 a year, 10% above the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Illinois

Median annual: $56,440
10th percentile: $38,890
90th percentile: $77,520
Employed: 5,740

National (for reference)

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

FAQ

Devry University - Online Associate HIM program: common questions.

Is the Devry University - Online Associate health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The associate degree in Health Information Management at Devry University - Online Associate holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 02/09/2026, with its next review scheduled for the 2033-2034 cycle.

Does Devry University - Online Associate 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 Devry University - Online Associate program online?

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

What do medical records specialists earn in Illinois?

Medical records specialists in the Illinois earn a median of $56,440 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 10% above the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Illinois?

Illinois has 22 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 15 at the associate degree level. 19 of them offer online delivery. See our full Illinois ranking for how they compare.

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How Devry University - Online Associate stacks up on our seven-factor methodology.

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RHIT certification guide

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