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East Carolina University

Master Degree in Health Informatics in Greenville, NC

CAHIIM Initial Accreditation Campus Based, Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: Department of Health Services and Information Management, College Of Allied Health Sciences, Greenville, NC, 27834
State: North Carolina (NC)
Degree level: Master Degree
Subject area: Health Informatics
Content delivery: Campus Based, Online
Program Director: Robert Campbell , Ed.D., ,CPHIMS, FHIR Proficient
Phone: (252) 744-6183
Email: campbellr@ecu.edu
Last accreditation date: 06/02/2017
Next review cycle: 2027-2028
Progress report status: Progress Report satisfactory and completed

What this means

East Carolina University is accredited and your degree counts.

East Carolina University 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 North Carolina.

"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 North Carolina picture

Where East Carolina University sits among North Carolina's 13 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

North Carolina has 13 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, and this is the only one at the master's degree level. 12 of the 13 offer online delivery, and this one is available online or on campus.

We score every North Carolina program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how East Carolina University compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in North Carolina, or browse all 3 accredited programs in Greenville.

NC programs

At this level

Online capable

6,760

HIM jobs in NC

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in North Carolina.

The core HIM occupation is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In North Carolina the median is $49,620 a year, 3% below the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

North Carolina

Median annual: $49,620
10th percentile: $36,840
90th percentile: $79,670
Employed: 6,760

National (for reference)

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

Accreditation history

Recent CAHIIM actions on this program

January 2018

Accept the Progress Report. Rationale: The program is compliant with all Standards. Accreditation Award: Continuing Accreditation. J

Source: CAHIIM Program Directory listing for East Carolina University. Refreshed quarterly.

FAQ

East Carolina University health informatics program: common questions.

Is the East Carolina University health informatics program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The master's degree in Health Informatics at East Carolina University holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 06/02/2017, with its next review scheduled for the 2027-2028 cycle.

Is the East Carolina University program online?

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

What do medical records specialists earn in North Carolina?

Medical records specialists in the North Carolina earn a median of $49,620 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 3% below the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 13 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 1 at the master's degree level. 12 of them offer online delivery. See our full North Carolina ranking for how they compare.

Keep going

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Best HIM programs in North Carolina, ranked

How East Carolina University stacks up on our seven-factor methodology.

Health informatics degree guide

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HIM careers and certifications

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