Davenport University

Master 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: Master Degree
Subject area: Health Information Management
Content delivery: Online
Program Director: Joseph Brown , DHA, MS, CHDA
Phone: (586) 620-4088
Email: joseph.brown@davenport.edu
Last accreditation date: 06/30/2025
Next review cycle: 2032-2033

What this means

Davenport University is accredited and your degree counts.

Because Davenport University 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 2032-2033.

The Michigan picture

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

Michigan has 9 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, and this is the only one at the master'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

4,890

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

Accreditation history

Recent CAHIIM actions on this program

July 2025

Grant seven years of Continuation Accreditation. The program is compliant with the 2026 Health Information Management Accreditation Standards. New Degree Program Search New Certificate Program Search

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 master's degree in Health Information Management at Davenport University holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 06/30/2025, with its next review scheduled for the 2032-2033 cycle.

Does Davenport University 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 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, 1 at the master's degree level. 8 of them offer online delivery. See our full Michigan ranking for how they compare.

Keep going

Next steps.

Best HIM programs in Michigan, ranked

How Davenport University 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 Michigan

Other CAHIIM-accredited programs in Michigan

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 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.