Program information
- Address
- 1201 S. State St., Big Rapids, MI, 49307
- State
- Michigan (MI)
- Degree level
- Baccalaureate Degree
- Subject area
- Health Information Management
- Content delivery
- Campus Based, Online
- Program Director
- Julie Alles , DHA, RHIA, FAHIMA
- Phone
- (231) 591-2395
- juliealles@ferris.edu
- Last accreditation date
- 11/21/2019
- Next review cycle
- 2029-2030
- Progress report status
- Progress Report satisfactory and completed
What this means
Ferris State University is accredited and your degree counts.
Because Ferris State 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 2029-2030.
The Michigan picture
Where Ferris State 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 available online or on campus.
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
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
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December 2019
Grant ten years of Continuing Accreditation with a Progress Report. The program remains non-compliant with the following 2018 Standards: Standard 12. Action Plan Implementation. In response to the site visit, Ferris State has provided a detailed action plan that outlines the changes the program will be making to the curriculum. The timeframe for implementing the curricular changes begins in fall semester 2019 and spans the current academic year and fall semester of 2020. The Standard remains par
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 bachelor's degree in Health Information Management at Ferris State University holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 11/21/2019, with its next review scheduled for the 2029-2030 cycle.
Does Ferris State 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 Ferris State University program online?
Partly. CAHIIM lists delivery as Campus Based, Online, so you can take it on campus in Big Rapids or online.
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.
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Also in Michigan
Other CAHIIM-accredited programs in Michigan
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 Ferris State University, last refreshed , and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.