Program information
- Address
- 6191 Kraft Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512
- State
- Michigan (MI)
- Degree level
- Baccalaureate Degree
- Subject area
- Health Information Management
- Content delivery
- Online
- Program Director
- LaShunda Smith , PhD, RHIA, CHC, CHDA, CPC
- Phone
- (334) 549-7514
- lsmith291@davenport.edu
- Last accreditation date
- 11/29/2023
- Next review cycle
- 2030-2031
What this means
Davenport University is accredited and your degree counts.
Because Davenport University holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, graduates of this bachelor'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 2030-2031.
The Michigan picture
Where Davenport University sits among Michigan's 9 CAHIIM-accredited programs.
Michigan has 9 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 3 of them at the bachelor's 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
HIM jobs in MI
What the work pays
Medical records specialist pay in Michigan.
The occupation most RHIA-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
FAQ
Davenport University HIM program: common questions.
Is the Davenport University health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?
Yes. The bachelor's degree in Health Information Management at Davenport University holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 11/29/2023, with its next review scheduled for the 2030-2031 cycle.
Does Davenport University qualify me to sit for the RHIA exam?
Yes. Graduating from this CAHIIM-accredited bachelor'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 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, 3 at the bachelor's degree level. 8 of them offer online delivery. See our full Michigan ranking for how they compare.
Keep going
Next steps.
Also in Michigan
Other CAHIIM-accredited programs in Michigan
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Baker College Online
Associate Degree / Online
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Davenport University
Associate Degree / Online
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Davenport University
Master Degree / Online
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Ferris State University
Baccalaureate Degree / Campus Based, Online
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Ferris State University
Associate Degree / Online
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Grand Valley State University
Baccalaureate Degree / Online
Same degree level
Other baccalaureate degree programs in health information management
Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Davenport University, last refreshed , and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.