Program information
- Address
- 1906 College Heights Blvd., Academic Complex Office 138, Bowling Green, KY, 42101
- State
- Kentucky (KY)
- Degree level
- Baccalaureate Degree
- Subject area
- Health Information Management
- Content delivery
- Online
- Program Director
- Jan Hunt-Shepherd , MHA, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CPHQ
- Phone
- (270) 745-3548
- Last accreditation date
- 06/30/2025
- Next review cycle
- 2032-2033
What this means
Western Kentucky University is accredited and your degree counts.
Because Western 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 2032-2033.
The Kentucky picture
Where Western 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 fully online.
We score every Kentucky program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how Western 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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July 2025
Grant seven years of Continuation Accreditation. The program is compliant with the 2026 Health Information Management Accreditation Standards. New Degree Program Search New Certificate Program Search
Source: CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Western Kentucky University. Refreshed quarterly.
FAQ
Western Kentucky University HIM program: common questions.
Is the Western Kentucky University health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?
Yes. The bachelor's degree in Health Information Management at Western Kentucky University holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 06/30/2025, with its next review scheduled for the 2032-2033 cycle.
Does Western 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 Western Kentucky University program online?
Yes. CAHIIM lists this program as fully online, so you can complete it from anywhere in Kentucky or out of state.
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 Western Kentucky University, last refreshed , and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.