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University of South Carolina - Upstate
Baccalaureate Degree in Health Information Management in Spartanburg, SC
Program information
- Address
- 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC, 29303
- State
- South Carolina (SC)
- Degree level
- Baccalaureate Degree
- Subject area
- Health Information Management
- Content delivery
- Online
- Program Director
- Nick Rouse , MS, MBA, EdD, RHIA, ODS-C, CCS, CHDA, CHDA, CAISS & CSTR
- Phone
- (864) 503-5562
- Rouse2@USCUPSTATE.EDU
- Last accreditation date
- 08/22/2023
- Next review cycle
- 2030-2031
- Progress report status
- Progress Report satisfactory and completed
What this means
University of South Carolina - Upstate is accredited and your degree counts.
Because University of South Carolina - Upstate holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, graduates of this bachelor'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.
"Continuing Accreditation" is the standard status for established programs. The next scheduled review is 2030-2031.
The South Carolina picture
Where University of South Carolina - Upstate sits among South Carolina's 4 CAHIIM-accredited programs.
South Carolina has 4 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, and this is the only one at the bachelor's degree level. 4 of the 4 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.
We score every South Carolina program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how University of South Carolina - Upstate compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in South Carolina.
SC programs
At this level
Online capable
HIM jobs in SC
What the work pays
Medical records specialist pay in South Carolina.
The occupation most RHIA-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In South Carolina the median is $54,280 a year, 6% above the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
South Carolina
- Median annual
- $54,280
- 10th percentile
- $37,240
- 90th percentile
- $71,280
- Employed
- 2,750
National (for reference)
- Median annual
- $51,140
- 90th percentile
- $81,150
FAQ
University of South Carolina - Upstate HIM program: common questions.
Is the University of South Carolina - Upstate health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?
Yes. The bachelor's degree in Health Information Management at University of South Carolina - Upstate holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 08/22/2023, with its next review scheduled for the 2030-2031 cycle.
Does University of South Carolina - Upstate qualify me to sit for the RHIA exam?
Yes. Graduating from this CAHIIM-accredited bachelor'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 University of South Carolina - Upstate program online?
Yes. CAHIIM lists this program as fully online, so you can complete it from anywhere in South Carolina or out of state.
What do medical records specialists earn in South Carolina?
Medical records specialists in the South Carolina earn a median of $54,280 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 6% above the national median. The national median is $51,140.
How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in South Carolina?
South Carolina has 4 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 1 at the bachelor's degree level. 4 of them offer online delivery. See our full South Carolina ranking for how they compare.
Keep going
Next steps.
Best HIM programs in South Carolina, ranked
How University of South Carolina - Upstate stacks up on our seven-factor methodology.
Bachelor's in HIM 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 South Carolina
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Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for University of South Carolina - Upstate, last refreshed , and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.