University of Maryland Global Campus

Master Degree in Health Information Management in Adelphi, MD

CAHIIM Continuing Accreditation Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: 3501 University Blvd. East,, Adelphi, MD, 20783
State: Maryland (MD)
Degree level: Master Degree
Subject area: Health Information Management
Content delivery: Online
Program Director: Liliya Roberts , MD, MS
Phone: (571) 488-2535
Email: liliya.roberts@umgc.edu
Last accreditation date: 11/29/2023
Next review cycle: 2031-2032

What this means

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

Because University of Maryland Global Campus holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, graduates of this master'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 2031-2032.

The Maryland picture

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

Maryland has 11 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 2 of them at the master's degree level. 11 of the 11 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.

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 occupation most RHIA-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

University of Maryland Global Campus HIM program: common questions.

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

Yes. The master's degree in Health Information Management at University of Maryland Global Campus holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 11/29/2023, with its next review scheduled for the 2031-2032 cycle.

Does University of Maryland Global Campus qualify me to sit for the RHIA exam?

Yes. Graduating from this CAHIIM-accredited master'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 University of Maryland Global Campus program online?

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

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, 2 at the master's degree level. 11 of them offer online delivery. See our full Maryland ranking for how they compare.

Keep going

Next steps.

Best HIM programs in Maryland, ranked

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

Health information management degree guide

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

RHIA certification guide

The exam this degree qualifies you for: structure, prep, wage impact.

Also in Maryland

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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 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.