Program information
- Address
- 1300 North Plum, Hutchinson, KS, 67501
- State
- Kansas (KS)
- Degree level
- Associate Degree
- Subject area
- Health Information Management
- Content delivery
- Online
- Program Director
- Bonnie Folkerts , MS, RHIT
- Phone
- (620) 694-2455
- folkertsb@hutchcc.edu
- Last accreditation date
- 11/21/2019
- Next review cycle
- 2029-2030
- Progress report status
- Progress Report satisfactory and completed
What this means
Hutchinson Community College is accredited and your degree counts.
Because Hutchinson Community College 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 2029-2030.
The Kansas picture
Where Hutchinson Community College sits among Kansas's 7 CAHIIM-accredited programs.
Kansas has 7 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 3 of them at the associate degree level. 7 of the 7 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.
We score every Kansas program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how Hutchinson Community College compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Kansas.
KS programs
At this level
Online capable
HIM jobs in KS
What the work pays
Medical records specialist pay in Kansas.
The occupation most RHIT-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Kansas the median is $48,160 a year, 6% below the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Kansas
- Median annual
- $48,160
- 10th percentile
- $36,680
- 90th percentile
- $77,910
- Employed
- 2,030
National (for reference)
- Median annual
- $51,140
- 90th percentile
- $81,150
FAQ
Hutchinson Community College HIM program: common questions.
Is the Hutchinson Community College health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?
Yes. The associate degree in Health Information Management at Hutchinson Community College holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 11/21/2019, with its next review scheduled for the 2029-2030 cycle.
Does Hutchinson Community College 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 Hutchinson Community College program online?
Yes. CAHIIM lists this program as fully online, so you can complete it from anywhere in Kansas or out of state.
What do medical records specialists earn in Kansas?
Medical records specialists in the Kansas earn a median of $48,160 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 6% below the national median. The national median is $51,140.
How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Kansas?
Kansas has 7 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 3 at the associate degree level. 7 of them offer online delivery. See our full Kansas ranking for how they compare.
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Also in Kansas
Other CAHIIM-accredited programs in Kansas
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Neosho County Community College
Associate Degree / Online
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University Of Kansas Medical Center
Undergraduate Certificate / Campus Based, Online
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University Of Kansas Medical Center
Graduate Certificate / Campus Based, Online
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Baccalaureate Degree / Campus Based, Online
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Master Degree / Online
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Washburn University
Associate Degree / Online
Same degree level
Other associate degree programs in health information management
Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Hutchinson Community College, last refreshed , and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.