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University of Maryland Global Campus

Graduate Certificate in Digital Health Leader in Adelphi, MD

CAHIIM Initial Accreditation Campus Based, Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: 3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi, MD, 20783
State: Maryland (MD)
Degree level: Graduate Certificate
Subject area: Digital Health Leader
Content delivery: Campus Based, Online
Program Director: Liliya Roberts , MD, MS Health Systems Management, MS Learnig Design and Technology, ACHE
Phone: (571) 488-2535
Email: liliya.roberts@umgc.edu
Last accreditation date: 10/25/2023
Next review cycle: 2030-2031

What this means

University of Maryland Global Campus is accredited and your degree counts.

University of Maryland Global Campus holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM. Certificate-level programs typically prepare you for a specialty credential rather than the foundational RHIA or RHIT, depending on the certificate focus.

"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 Maryland picture

Where University of Maryland Global Campus sits among Maryland's 11 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

Maryland has 11 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, and this is the only one at the graduate certificate 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 University of Maryland Global Campus compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Maryland, or browse all 3 accredited programs in Adelphi.

MD programs

At this level

Online capable

2,440

HIM jobs in MD

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in Maryland.

The core HIM occupation 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

University of Maryland Global Campus HIM program: common questions.

Is the University of Maryland Global Campus health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The graduate certificate in Digital Health Leader at University of Maryland Global Campus holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 10/25/2023, with its next review scheduled for the 2030-2031 cycle.

Is the University of Maryland Global Campus program online?

Partly. CAHIIM lists delivery as Campus Based, Online, so you can take it on campus in Adelphi 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, 1 at the graduate certificate level. 11 of them offer online delivery. See our full Maryland ranking for how they compare.

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Best HIM programs in Maryland, ranked

How University of Maryland Global Campus stacks up on our seven-factor methodology.

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