Saint Paul College

Associate Degree in Health Information Management in St. Paul, MN

CAHIIM Continuing Accreditation Campus Based, Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: 235 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN, 55102
State: Minnesota (MN)
Degree level: Associate Degree
Subject area: Health Information Management
Content delivery: Campus Based, Online
Program Director: Kelly Dale , RHIA
Phone: (651) 846-1401
Email: kelly.dale@saintpaul.edu
Last accreditation date: 11/29/2023
Next review cycle: 2030-2031

What this means

Saint Paul College is accredited and your degree counts.

Because Saint Paul College 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 Minnesota picture

Where Saint Paul College sits among Minnesota's 11 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

Minnesota has 11 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 6 of them at the associate degree level. 11 of the 11 offer online delivery, and this one is available online or on campus.

We score every Minnesota program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how Saint Paul College compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Minnesota.

MN programs

At this level

Online capable

3,150

HIM jobs in MN

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro.

The occupation most RHIT-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro the median is $61,300 a year, 20% above the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro

Median annual: $61,300
10th percentile: $46,630
90th percentile: $78,610
Employed: 1,970

National (for reference)

Median annual: $51,140
Minnesota state median: $61,530
90th percentile: $81,150

FAQ

Saint Paul College HIM program: common questions.

Is the Saint Paul College health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The associate degree in Health Information Management at Saint Paul College holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 11/29/2023, with its next review scheduled for the 2030-2031 cycle.

Does Saint Paul College 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 Saint Paul College program online?

Partly. CAHIIM lists delivery as Campus Based, Online, so you can take it on campus in St. Paul or online.

What do medical records specialists earn in St. Paul?

Medical records specialists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro earn a median of $61,300 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 20% above the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 11 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 6 at the associate degree level. 11 of them offer online delivery. See our full Minnesota ranking for how they compare.

Keep going

Next steps.

Best HIM programs in Minnesota, ranked

How Saint Paul College 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 Minnesota

Other CAHIIM-accredited programs in Minnesota

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 Saint Paul College, last refreshed May 13, 2026, and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.