State University of New York at Oswego

Master Degree in Health Informatics in Oswego, NY

CAHIIM Initial Accreditation Campus Based, Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: 7060 Route 104 West, Oswego, NY, 13126
State: New York (NY)
Degree level: Master Degree
Subject area: Health Informatics
Content delivery: Campus Based, Online
Program Director: Isabelle Bichindaritz , PhD, CPHIIMS
Phone: (315) 312-2683
Email: ibichind@oswego.edu
Last accreditation date: 05/17/2024
Next review cycle: 2031-2032
Progress report status: Progress Report satisfactory and completed

What this means

State University of New York at Oswego is accredited and your degree counts.

State University of New York at Oswego holds Initial CAHIIM accreditation in health informatics. Informatics programs point at analytics, EHR, and clinical data roles rather than the traditional RHIA-track HIM ladder; graduates often pursue specialty credentials like AHIMA's CHDA once they have analytics experience. If your goal is the RHIA and HIM department management, compare this against the CAHIIM health information management programs in New York.

"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 York picture

Where State University of New York at Oswego sits among New York's 14 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

New York has 14 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 3 of them at the master's degree level. 13 of the 14 offer online delivery, and this one is available online or on campus.

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

NY programs

At this level

Online capable

9,080

HIM jobs in NY

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in New York.

The core HIM occupation is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In New York the median is $61,720 a year, 21% above the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

New York

Median annual: $61,720
10th percentile: $40,730
90th percentile: $101,940
Employed: 9,080

National (for reference)

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

FAQ

State University of New York at Oswego health informatics program: common questions.

Is the State University of New York at Oswego health informatics program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The master's degree in Health Informatics at State University of New York at Oswego holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 05/17/2024, with its next review scheduled for the 2031-2032 cycle.

Is the State University of New York at Oswego program online?

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

What do medical records specialists earn in New York?

Medical records specialists in the New York earn a median of $61,720 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 21% above the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in New York?

New York has 14 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 3 at the master's degree level. 13 of them offer online delivery. See our full New York ranking for how they compare.

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How State University of New York at Oswego stacks up on our seven-factor methodology.

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