Indiana University

Master Degree in Health Informatics in Indianapolis, IN

CAHIIM Initial Accreditation Campus Based, Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: Indiana University School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering, 535 West Michigan Street, IT 475, Indianapolis, IN, 46202
State: Indiana (IN)
Degree level: Master Degree
Subject area: Health Informatics
Content delivery: Campus Based, Online
Program Director: Saptarshi Purkayastha , PhD
Phone: (317) 274-0439
Email: saptpurk@iu.edu
Last accreditation date: 01/21/2019
Next review cycle: 2029-2030
Progress report status: Progress Report satisfactory and completed

What this means

Indiana University is accredited and your degree counts.

Indiana University holds Initial CAHIIM accreditation in health informatics. Informatics programs point at analytics, EHR, and clinical data roles rather than the traditional RHIA-track HIM ladder; graduates often pursue specialty credentials like AHIMA's CHDA once they have analytics experience. If your goal is the RHIA and HIM department management, compare this against the CAHIIM health information management programs in Indiana.

"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 Indiana picture

Where Indiana University sits among Indiana's 13 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

Indiana has 13 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, and this is the only one at the master's degree level. 11 of the 13 offer online delivery, and this one is available online or on campus.

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

IN programs

At this level

Online capable

5,860

HIM jobs in IN

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson metro.

The core HIM occupation is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson metro the median is $47,670 a year, 7% below the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson metro

Median annual: $47,670
10th percentile: $36,900

National (for reference)

Median annual: $51,140
Indiana state median: $47,670
90th percentile: $81,150

Accreditation history

Recent CAHIIM actions on this program

February 2019

Grant 10 years of Initial Accreditation with a Progress Report. The following Standards are Partially Met: Standard 9. Program Specific Curriculum. Rubrics are necessary for helping the student and faculty to have the same understanding of the assignment requirements and outccomes. Standard 13. Program Director. The plan for reducing program director load has not been implemented and the current program administration seems inadequate to maintain a quality program. Standard 19. Students. The pro

Source: CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Indiana University. Refreshed quarterly.

FAQ

Indiana University health informatics program: common questions.

Is the Indiana University health informatics program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The master's degree in Health Informatics at Indiana University holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 01/21/2019, with its next review scheduled for the 2029-2030 cycle.

Is the Indiana University program online?

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

What do medical records specialists earn in Indianapolis?

Medical records specialists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson metro earn a median of $47,670 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 7% below the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Indiana?

Indiana has 13 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 1 at the master's degree level. 11 of them offer online delivery. See our full Indiana ranking for how they compare.

Keep going

Next steps.

Best HIM programs in Indiana, ranked

How Indiana University stacks up on our seven-factor methodology.

Health informatics degree guide

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HIM careers and certifications

Where the degree leads: roles, credentials, salaries.

Also in Indiana

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