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University of Pittsburgh

Baccalaureate Degree in Health Informatics in Pittsburgh, PA

CAHIIM Initial Accreditation Campus Based Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: 6051 Forbes Tower, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260
State: Pennsylvania (PA)
Degree level: Baccalaureate Degree
Subject area: Health Informatics
Content delivery: Campus Based
Program Director: Dilhari DeAlmeida , PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA
Phone: (412) 383-6753
Email: drd7@pitt.edu
Last accreditation date: 07/30/2025
Next review cycle: 2032-2033
Progress report status: Progress Report in process

What this means

University of Pittsburgh is accredited and your degree counts.

University of Pittsburgh 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 Pennsylvania.

"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 Pennsylvania picture

Where University of Pittsburgh sits among Pennsylvania's 6 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

Pennsylvania has 6 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, and this is the only one at the bachelor's degree level. 5 of the 6 offer online delivery, and this one is campus based.

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

PA programs

At this level

Online capable

6,970

HIM jobs in PA

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in the Pittsburgh metro.

The core HIM occupation is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In the Pittsburgh metro the median is $46,840 a year, 8% below the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Pittsburgh metro

Median annual: $46,840

National (for reference)

Median annual: $51,140
Pennsylvania state median: $46,840
90th percentile: $81,150

Accreditation history

Recent CAHIIM actions on this program

July 2025

Grant seven years of Initial Accreditation with a Progress Report. The program remains non-compliant with the following Standard: The following Standard is Partially Met: Standard 12. Program Specific Curriculum. Competencies described in the foundational domains must be included in the curriculum and the combination of knowledge, skills, and attitudes appropriately assessed. Foundational Domains, F1 – Health, F2- Information Science and Technology, F3 – Social and Behavioral Science, F5 Human F

Source: CAHIIM Program Directory listing for University of Pittsburgh. Refreshed quarterly.

FAQ

University of Pittsburgh health informatics program: common questions.

Is the University of Pittsburgh health informatics program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The bachelor's degree in Health Informatics at University of Pittsburgh holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 07/30/2025, with its next review scheduled for the 2032-2033 cycle.

Is the University of Pittsburgh program online?

No. CAHIIM lists this program as campus based, delivered in person in Pittsburgh, PA.

What do medical records specialists earn in Pittsburgh?

Medical records specialists in the Pittsburgh metro earn a median of $46,840 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 8% below the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has 6 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 1 at the bachelor's degree level. 5 of them offer online delivery. See our full Pennsylvania ranking for how they compare.

Keep going

Next steps.

Best HIM programs in Pennsylvania, ranked

How University of Pittsburgh stacks up on our seven-factor methodology.

Health informatics degree guide

Curriculum, cost, and what the degree actually gets you.

HIM careers and certifications

Where the degree leads: roles, credentials, salaries.

Also in Pennsylvania

Other CAHIIM-accredited programs in Pennsylvania

Same degree level

Other baccalaureate degree programs in health information management

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