Ferris State University

Associate Degree in Health Information Management in Big Rapids, MI

CAHIIM Continuing Accreditation Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: 1201 S. State St., Big Rapids, MI, 49307
State: Michigan (MI)
Degree level: Associate Degree
Subject area: Health Information Management
Content delivery: Online
Program Director: Julie Alles , DHA, RHIA, FAHIMA
Phone: (231) 591-2395
Email: juliealles@ferris.edu
Last accreditation date: 12/13/2023
Next review cycle: 2030-2031

What this means

Ferris State University is accredited and your degree counts.

Because Ferris State 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 2030-2031.

The Michigan picture

Where Ferris State 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 Ferris State University compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Michigan.

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

December 2023

Grant seven years of Continuation Accreditation. The program is compliant with the 2018 Standards. New Degree Program Search New Certificate Program Search

Source: CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Ferris State University. Refreshed quarterly.

FAQ

Ferris State University HIM program: common questions.

Is the Ferris State University health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The associate degree in Health Information Management at Ferris State University holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 12/13/2023, with its next review scheduled for the 2030-2031 cycle.

Does Ferris State 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 Ferris State 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.

Best HIM programs in Michigan, ranked

How Ferris State 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 Ferris State University, last refreshed May 13, 2026, and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.