Program information
- Address
- Health Administrative Services, 3959 Stadium Way, Dept 3911, Ogden, UT, 84408-3911
- State
- Utah (UT)
- Degree level
- Associate Degree
- Subject area
- Health Information Management
- Content delivery
- Campus Based, Online
- Program Director
- Heather Merkley , DHSc, MEd, RHIA
- Phone
- (801) 626-7074
- hmerkley@weber.edu
- Last accreditation date
- 01/20/2021
- Next review cycle
- 2028-2029
- Progress report status
- Progress Report satisfactory and completed
What this means
Weber State University is accredited and your degree counts.
Because Weber State University 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 Utah picture
Where Weber State University sits among Utah's 3 CAHIIM-accredited programs.
Utah has 3 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, and this is the only one at the associate degree level. 3 of the 3 offer online delivery, and this one is available online or on campus.
We score every Utah program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how Weber State University compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Utah.
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What the work pays
Medical records specialist pay in Utah.
The occupation most RHIT-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Utah the median is $52,870 a year, 3% above the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Utah
- Median annual
- $52,870
- 10th percentile
- $35,720
- 90th percentile
- $82,640
- Employed
- 1,910
National (for reference)
- Median annual
- $51,140
- 90th percentile
- $81,150
Accreditation history
Recent CAHIIM actions on this program
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February 2021
Grant seven years of Continuing Accreditation with a Progress Report. The program remains non-compliant with the following 2012 Standards: The following Standard is Partially Met: Standard 20. Program Governance. The HAS organizational chart does not reflect the current status of FT, PT and adjunct faculty who are dedicated to the Associate Degree HIM program. During the site visit, it was noted that some HIM faculty positions had changed. New Degree Program Search New Certificate Program Search
Source: CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Weber State University. Refreshed quarterly.
FAQ
Weber State University HIM program: common questions.
Is the Weber State University health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?
Yes. The associate degree in Health Information Management at Weber State University holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 01/20/2021, with its next review scheduled for the 2028-2029 cycle.
Does Weber State University 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 Weber State University program online?
Partly. CAHIIM lists delivery as Campus Based, Online, so you can take it on campus in Ogden or online.
What do medical records specialists earn in Utah?
Medical records specialists in the Utah earn a median of $52,870 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 3% above the national median. The national median is $51,140.
How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Utah?
Utah has 3 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 1 at the associate degree level. 3 of them offer online delivery. See our full Utah ranking for how they compare.
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Also in Utah
Other CAHIIM-accredited programs in Utah
Same degree level
Other associate degree programs in health information management
Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Weber State University, last refreshed , and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.