Rutgers University

Master Degree in Health Information Management in Piscataway, NJ

CAHIIM Initial Accreditation Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: RWJMS Research Tower, 8th Floor, 675 Hoes Ln. W, Piscataway, NJ, 08854
State: New Jersey (NJ)
Degree level: Master Degree
Subject area: Health Information Management
Content delivery: Online
Program Director: Dasantila Sherifi , PhD, MBA, RHIA
Phone: (267) 342-2690
Email: dasantila.sherifi@rutgers.edu
Last accreditation date: 12/13/2024
Next review cycle: 2031-2032

What this means

Rutgers University is accredited and your degree counts.

Because Rutgers University holds Initial 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.

"Initial Accreditation" means the program received CAHIIM accreditation recently and is on a shortened review cycle to confirm continued compliance. Graduates are fully eligible for AHIMA exams. The status simply signals a newer program.

The New Jersey picture

Where Rutgers University sits among New Jersey's 2 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

New Jersey has 2 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, and this is the only one at the master's degree level. 2 of the 2 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.

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

NJ programs

At this level

Online capable

4,450

HIM jobs in NJ

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in New Jersey.

The occupation most RHIA-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In New Jersey the median is $50,240 a year, right at the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

New Jersey

Median annual: $50,240
10th percentile: $33,280
90th percentile: $83,650
Employed: 4,450

National (for reference)

Median annual: $51,140
90th percentile: $81,150

FAQ

Rutgers University HIM program: common questions.

Is the Rutgers University health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The master's degree in Health Information Management at Rutgers University holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 12/13/2024, with its next review scheduled for the 2031-2032 cycle.

Does Rutgers 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 Rutgers University program online?

Yes. CAHIIM lists this program as fully online, so you can complete it from anywhere in New Jersey or out of state.

What do medical records specialists earn in New Jersey?

Medical records specialists in the New Jersey earn a median of $50,240 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), right at the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in New Jersey?

New Jersey has 2 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 1 at the master's degree level. 2 of them offer online delivery. See our full New Jersey ranking for how they compare.

Keep going

Next steps.

Best HIM programs in New Jersey, ranked

How Rutgers 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 New Jersey

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Same degree level

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Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Rutgers University, last refreshed May 13, 2026, and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.