University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Master Degree in Health Information Management in Lowell, MA

CAHIIM Initial Accreditation Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: UMASS Lowell, South Campus, 61 Wilder Street, Suite 540, Lowell, MA, 01854
State: Massachusetts (MA)
Degree level: Master Degree
Subject area: Health Information Management
Content delivery: Online
Program Director: Abel Gyan , DHSc, MBA, MS, RHIA, CPHI, Interim Program Director
Phone: (513) 324-2477
Email: abel_gyan@uml.edu
Last accreditation date: 02/22/2023
Next review cycle: 2030-2031
Progress report status: Progress Report satisfactory and completed

What this means

University of Massachusetts - Lowell is accredited and your degree counts.

Because University of Massachusetts - Lowell holds Initial 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.

"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 Massachusetts picture

Where University of Massachusetts - Lowell sits among Massachusetts's 4 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

Massachusetts has 4 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 2 of them at the master's degree level. 4 of the 4 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.

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

MA programs

At this level

Online capable

3,500

HIM jobs in MA

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in Massachusetts.

The occupation most RHIA-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Massachusetts the median is $60,350 a year, 18% above the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Massachusetts

Median annual: $60,350
10th percentile: $43,960
90th percentile: $81,620
Employed: 3,500

National (for reference)

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

FAQ

University of Massachusetts - Lowell HIM program: common questions.

Is the University of Massachusetts - Lowell health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The master's degree in Health Information Management at University of Massachusetts - Lowell holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 02/22/2023, with its next review scheduled for the 2030-2031 cycle.

Does University of Massachusetts - Lowell 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 Massachusetts - Lowell program online?

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

What do medical records specialists earn in Massachusetts?

Medical records specialists in the Massachusetts earn a median of $60,350 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 18% above the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has 4 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 2 at the master's degree level. 4 of them offer online delivery. See our full Massachusetts ranking for how they compare.

Keep going

Next steps.

Best HIM programs in Massachusetts, ranked

How University of Massachusetts - Lowell 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.

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