Louisiana Tech University

Master Degree in Health Informatics in Ruston, LA

CAHIIM Initial Accreditation Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: P.O. Box 3171, Ruston, LA, 71272
State: Louisiana (LA)
Degree level: Master Degree
Subject area: Health Informatics
Content delivery: Online
Program Director: Kim Theodos , JD, MS, RHIA, CPHIMS
Phone: (318) 257-2854
Email: KTHEODOS@latech.edu
Last accreditation date: 02/21/2014
Next review cycle: 2025-2026

What this means

Louisiana Tech University is accredited and your degree counts.

Louisiana Tech 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 Louisiana.

"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 Louisiana picture

Where Louisiana Tech University sits among Louisiana's 7 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

Louisiana has 7 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, and this is the only one at the master's degree level. 6 of the 7 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.

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

LA programs

At this level

Online capable

2,600

HIM jobs in LA

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in Louisiana.

The core HIM occupation is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Louisiana the median is $44,610 a year, 13% below the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Louisiana

Median annual: $44,610
10th percentile: $32,900
90th percentile: $77,080
Employed: 2,600

National (for reference)

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

Accreditation history

Recent CAHIIM actions on this program

March 2014

Grant ten years of Initial Accreditation with a Progress Report. The following Standard is Partially Met: Standard 9. Program Specific Curriculum. Some content has been addressed by the program as indicated in the MHI Curriculum Requirements and Findings 'amended' file submitted with the Program Response to Site Visit Report. Some content is noted as "will be updated when each course is offered during the next few terms". Where content is still pending it will remain until implemented or taught.

Source: CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Louisiana Tech University. Refreshed quarterly.

FAQ

Louisiana Tech University health informatics program: common questions.

Is the Louisiana Tech University health informatics program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The master's degree in Health Informatics at Louisiana Tech University holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 02/21/2014, with its next review scheduled for the 2025-2026 cycle.

Is the Louisiana Tech University program online?

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

What do medical records specialists earn in Louisiana?

Medical records specialists in the Louisiana earn a median of $44,610 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 13% below the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Louisiana?

Louisiana has 7 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 1 at the master's degree level. 6 of them offer online delivery. See our full Louisiana ranking for how they compare.

Keep going

Next steps.

Best HIM programs in Louisiana, ranked

How Louisiana Tech University stacks up on our seven-factor methodology.

Health informatics degree guide

Curriculum, cost, and what the degree actually gets you.

HIM careers and certifications

Where the degree leads: roles, credentials, salaries.

Also in Louisiana

Other CAHIIM-accredited programs in Louisiana

Same degree level

Other master degree programs in health information management

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