Hagerstown Community College

Associate Degree in Health Information Management in Hagerstown, MD

CAHIIM Continuing Accreditation Campus Based, Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: 11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD, 21742-6514
State: Maryland (MD)
Degree level: Associate Degree
Subject area: Health Information Management
Content delivery: Campus Based, Online
Program Director: Tanda Emanuel , RHIA, MSEd, MBA, CPC-I, CPC, CPB
Phone: (240) 500-2439
Email: taemanuel@hagerstowncc.edu
Last accreditation date: 02/09/2026
Next review cycle: 2033-2034

What this means

Hagerstown Community College is accredited and your degree counts.

Because Hagerstown 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 2033-2034.

The Maryland picture

Where Hagerstown Community College sits among Maryland's 11 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

Maryland has 11 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 6 of them at the associate degree level. 11 of the 11 offer online delivery, and this one is available online or on campus.

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

MD programs

At this level

Online capable

2,440

HIM jobs in MD

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in Maryland.

The occupation most RHIT-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Maryland the median is $54,220 a year, 6% above the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Maryland

Median annual: $54,220
10th percentile: $35,400
90th percentile: $82,090
Employed: 2,440

National (for reference)

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

FAQ

Hagerstown Community College HIM program: common questions.

Is the Hagerstown Community College health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The associate degree in Health Information Management at Hagerstown Community College holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 02/09/2026, with its next review scheduled for the 2033-2034 cycle.

Does Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown Community College program online?

Partly. CAHIIM lists delivery as Campus Based, Online, so you can take it on campus in Hagerstown or online.

What do medical records specialists earn in Maryland?

Medical records specialists in the Maryland earn a median of $54,220 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 6% above the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Maryland?

Maryland has 11 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 6 at the associate degree level. 11 of them offer online delivery. See our full Maryland ranking for how they compare.

Keep going

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Associate degree in HIM guide

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RHIT certification guide

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Also in Maryland

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