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Vincennes University

Associate Degree in Health Information Management in Vincennes, IN

CAHIIM Continuing Accreditation Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: 1002 N 1st Street, Chs-07, Room 244, Vincennes, IN, 47591
State: Indiana (IN)
Degree level: Associate Degree
Subject area: Health Information Management
Content delivery: Online
Program Director: Janet Thomas , MS, RHIA, CCS
Phone: (812) 888-4408
Email: jthomas@vinu.edu
Last accreditation date: 05/26/2021
Next review cycle: 2028-2029
Progress report status: Progress Report satisfactory and completed

Our take

A fully online AAS from Indiana’s oldest college.

Vincennes University has been around since 1801, and its HIM associate degree carries that public-institution stability: Continuing CAHIIM accreditation, next review in 2028-2029, delivered fully online. Director Janet Thomas holds an MS, the RHIA, and the CCS, so the coding domains of the RHIT exam are taught by someone certified at the specialist level.

Because the program is online, it serves the whole state, not just the Wabash Valley. Good Samaritan Hospital anchors the local Vincennes market, while Indianapolis systems like IU Health, Community Health Network, and Ascension St. Vincent carry the bulk of Indiana’s HIM employment. Public in-state tuition keeps it among the cheaper RHIT-eligible routes in the Midwest.

What this means

Vincennes University is accredited and your degree counts.

Because Vincennes University 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 2028-2029.

The Indiana picture

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

Indiana has 13 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 5 of them at the associate degree level. 11 of the 13 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.

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

IN programs

At this level

Online capable

5,860

HIM jobs in IN

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in Indiana.

The occupation most RHIT-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Indiana the median is $47,670 a year, 7% below the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Indiana

Median annual: $47,670
10th percentile: $38,270
90th percentile: $79,270
Employed: 5,860

National (for reference)

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

FAQ

Vincennes University HIM program: common questions.

Is the Vincennes University health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The associate degree in Health Information Management at Vincennes University holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 05/26/2021, with its next review scheduled for the 2028-2029 cycle.

Does Vincennes University 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 Vincennes University program online?

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

What do medical records specialists earn in Indiana?

Medical records specialists in the Indiana 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, 5 at the associate 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 Vincennes University 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.

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