Program information
- Address
- 101 S. 42nd Street, Omaha, NE, 68131
- State
- Nebraska (NE)
- Degree level
- Baccalaureate Degree
- Subject area
- Health Information Management
- Content delivery
- Online
- Program Director
- Gretchen Jopp , MS, RHIA, CCS, CPC
- Phone
- (402) 552-3406
- Last accreditation date
- 02/09/2026
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
What this means
Clarkson College is accredited and your degree counts.
Because Clarkson College 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 2033-2034.
The Nebraska picture
Where Clarkson College sits among Nebraska's 6 CAHIIM-accredited programs.
Nebraska has 6 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, and this is the only one at the bachelor's degree level. 6 of the 6 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.
We score every Nebraska program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how Clarkson College compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Nebraska, or browse all 3 accredited programs in Omaha.
NE programs
At this level
Online capable
HIM jobs in NE
What the work pays
Medical records specialist pay in Nebraska.
The occupation most RHIA-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Nebraska the median is $51,670 a year, right at the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Nebraska
- Median annual
- $51,670
- 10th percentile
- $38,620
- 90th percentile
- $74,990
- Employed
- 1,640
National (for reference)
- Median annual
- $51,140
- 90th percentile
- $81,150
FAQ
Clarkson College HIM program: common questions.
Is the Clarkson College health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?
Yes. The bachelor's degree in Health Information Management at Clarkson College holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 02/09/2026, with its next review scheduled for the 2033-2034 cycle.
Does Clarkson College 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 Clarkson College program online?
Yes. CAHIIM lists this program as fully online, so you can complete it from anywhere in Nebraska or out of state.
What do medical records specialists earn in Nebraska?
Medical records specialists in the Nebraska earn a median of $51,670 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), right at the national median. The national median is $51,140.
How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Nebraska?
Nebraska has 6 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 1 at the bachelor's degree level. 6 of them offer online delivery. See our full Nebraska ranking for how they compare.
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Also in Nebraska
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Other baccalaureate degree programs in health information management
Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Clarkson College, last refreshed , and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.