Program information
- Address
- 521 Lancaster Avenue, 117 Dizney, Richmond, KY, 40475
- State
- Kentucky (KY)
- Degree level
- Baccalaureate Degree
- Subject area
- Health Information Management
- Content delivery
- Campus Based, Online
- Program Director
- Heather Tudor , DrPH, MBA, RHIA, CCRP
- Phone
- (859) 622-8901
- heather.tudor@eku.edu
- Last accreditation date
- 11/29/2023
- Next review cycle
- 2030-2031
What this means
Eastern Kentucky University is accredited and your degree counts.
Because Eastern Kentucky University holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, graduates of this bachelor's degree are eligible to sit for AHIMA's RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) 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 2030-2031.
The Kentucky picture
Where Eastern Kentucky University sits among Kentucky's 4 CAHIIM-accredited programs.
Kentucky has 4 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 2 of them at the bachelor's degree level. 4 of the 4 offer online delivery, and this one is available online or on campus.
We score every Kentucky program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how Eastern Kentucky University compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Kentucky.
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What the work pays
Medical records specialist pay in Kentucky.
The occupation most RHIA-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Kentucky the median is $48,410 a year, 5% below the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Kentucky
- Median annual
- $48,410
- 10th percentile
- $36,290
- 90th percentile
- $74,520
- Employed
- 4,210
National (for reference)
- Median annual
- $51,140
- 90th percentile
- $81,150
Accreditation history
Recent CAHIIM actions on this program
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November 2023
Grant seven years of Continuing Accreditation. The program is compliant with the 2018 Standards. New Degree Program Search New Certificate Program Search
Source: CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Eastern Kentucky University. Refreshed quarterly.
FAQ
Eastern Kentucky University HIM program: common questions.
Is the Eastern Kentucky University health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?
Yes. The bachelor's degree in Health Information Management at Eastern Kentucky University holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 11/29/2023, with its next review scheduled for the 2030-2031 cycle.
Does Eastern Kentucky University qualify me to sit for the RHIA exam?
Yes. Graduating from this CAHIIM-accredited bachelor's degree makes you eligible for AHIMA's RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) exam. CAHIIM accreditation is the eligibility gate; without it the exam is not available to you.
Is the Eastern Kentucky University program online?
Partly. CAHIIM lists delivery as Campus Based, Online, so you can take it on campus in Richmond or online.
What do medical records specialists earn in Kentucky?
Medical records specialists in the Kentucky earn a median of $48,410 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 5% below the national median. The national median is $51,140.
How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Kentucky?
Kentucky has 4 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 2 at the bachelor's degree level. 4 of them offer online delivery. See our full Kentucky ranking for how they compare.
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Also in Kentucky
Other CAHIIM-accredited programs in Kentucky
Same degree level
Other baccalaureate degree programs in health information management
Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Eastern Kentucky University, last refreshed , and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.