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North Dakota State College of Science
Associate Degree in Health Information Management in Wahpeton, ND
Program information
- Address
- 800 Sixth Street North, GAHC 213F, Wahpeton, ND, 58076
- State
- North Dakota (ND)
- Degree level
- Associate Degree
- Subject area
- Health Information Management
- Content delivery
- Online
- Program Director
- Brandy Gustavus , DHSc, MS, RHIA, CSBI, CCA
- Phone
- (701) 671-3329
- Last accreditation date
- 07/26/2018
- Next review cycle
- 2028-2029
- Progress report status
- Progress Report satisfactory and completed
What this means
North Dakota State College of Science is accredited and your degree counts.
Because North Dakota State College of Science 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 2028-2029.
The North Dakota picture
Where North Dakota State College of Science sits among North Dakota's 1 CAHIIM-accredited programs.
North Dakota has 1 active CAHIIM-accredited program, and this is the only one at the associate degree level. 1 of the 1 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.
We score every North Dakota program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how North Dakota State College of Science compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in North Dakota.
ND programs
At this level
Online capable
HIM jobs in ND
What the work pays
Medical records specialist pay in North Dakota.
The occupation most RHIT-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In North Dakota the median is $46,280 a year, 10% below the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
North Dakota
- Median annual
- $46,280
- 10th percentile
- $39,580
- 90th percentile
- $79,800
- Employed
- 520
National (for reference)
- Median annual
- $51,140
- 90th percentile
- $81,150
Accreditation history
Recent CAHIIM actions on this program
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July 2018
Grant ten years of Continuing Accreditation with a Progress Report. The program remains non-compliant with the following Accreditation Standards: The following Standards are Partially Met: Standard 4. Program Goals. Results pending, due in annual assessment cycle by Oct. 2018. Standard 8. Community of Interest Goal. Input into program PPE needs ultimately supports assessment of effectiveness of the curriculum, fits best with Goal 1 Curriculum. Standard 24. The Curriculum. HIT 297: Assignment add
Source: CAHIIM Program Directory listing for North Dakota State College of Science. Refreshed quarterly.
FAQ
North Dakota State College of Science HIM program: common questions.
Is the North Dakota State College of Science health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?
Yes. The associate degree in Health Information Management at North Dakota State College of Science holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 07/26/2018, with its next review scheduled for the 2028-2029 cycle.
Does North Dakota State College of Science 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 North Dakota State College of Science program online?
Yes. CAHIIM lists this program as fully online, so you can complete it from anywhere in North Dakota or out of state.
What do medical records specialists earn in North Dakota?
Medical records specialists in the North Dakota earn a median of $46,280 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 10% below the national median. The national median is $51,140.
How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in North Dakota?
North Dakota has 1 active CAHIIM-accredited program, 1 at the associate degree level. 1 of them offer online delivery. See our full North Dakota ranking for how they compare.
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Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for North Dakota State College of Science, last refreshed , and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.