Davenport University

Associate Degree in Health Information Management in Grand Rapids, MI

CAHIIM Continuing Accreditation Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: 6191 Kraft Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512
State: Michigan (MI)
Degree level: Associate Degree
Subject area: Health Information Management
Content delivery: Online
Program Director: LaShunda Smith , PhD, RHIA, CHC, CHDA, CPC
Phone: (334) 549-7514
Email: lsmith291@davenport.edu
Last accreditation date: 09/13/2019
Next review cycle: 2029-2030
Progress report status: Progress Report satisfactory and completed

What this means

Davenport University is accredited and your degree counts.

Because Davenport University 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 2029-2030.

The Michigan picture

Where Davenport University sits among Michigan's 9 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

Michigan has 9 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 5 of them at the associate degree level. 8 of the 9 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.

We score every Michigan program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how Davenport University compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Michigan, or browse all 4 accredited programs in Grand Rapids.

MI programs

At this level

Online capable

4,890

HIM jobs in MI

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in Michigan.

The occupation most RHIT-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Michigan the median is $48,120 a year, 6% below the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Michigan

Median annual: $48,120
10th percentile: $37,180
90th percentile: $77,080
Employed: 4,890

National (for reference)

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

Accreditation history

Recent CAHIIM actions on this program

October 2019

Grant ten years of Continuing Accreditation with a Progress Report. The program remains non-compliant with the following Accreditation Standards: The following Standards are Partially Met: Standard 24. The Curriculum. The course name changes needed to meet the subdomains will not be in effect until Fall of 2020 therefore they remain PM. These subdomains are: I.A.1, I.A.2, I.A.3, I.A.4, V.B.2, V.D.1, and V.D.2. Several subdomains had partially met or not met due to taxonomy or content levels. Ass

Source: CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Davenport University. Refreshed quarterly.

FAQ

Davenport University HIM program: common questions.

Is the Davenport University health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The associate degree in Health Information Management at Davenport University holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 09/13/2019, with its next review scheduled for the 2029-2030 cycle.

Does Davenport University 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 Davenport University program online?

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

What do medical records specialists earn in Michigan?

Medical records specialists in the Michigan earn a median of $48,120 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 6% below the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Michigan?

Michigan has 9 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 5 at the associate degree level. 8 of them offer online delivery. See our full Michigan ranking for how they compare.

Keep going

Next steps.

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How Davenport University stacks up on our seven-factor methodology.

Associate degree in HIM guide

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

RHIT certification guide

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

Also in Michigan

Other CAHIIM-accredited programs in Michigan

Same degree level

Other associate degree programs in health information management

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