Program information
- Address
- 4001 South 700 East, Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT, 84107
- State
- Utah (UT)
- Degree level
- Baccalaureate Degree
- Subject area
- Health Information Management
- Content delivery
- Online
- Program Director
- Pam Borsum , Ed.D., MBA, MT(ASCP), RHIA, RMA
- Phone
- (385) 428-7642
- pam.borsum@wgu.edu
- Last accreditation date
- 02/09/2026
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
What this means
Western Governors University is accredited and your degree counts.
Because Western Governors University 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 2033-2034.
The Utah picture
Where Western Governors University sits among Utah's 3 CAHIIM-accredited programs.
Utah has 3 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 2 of them at the bachelor's degree level. 3 of the 3 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.
We score every Utah program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how Western Governors University compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Utah.
UT programs
At this level
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HIM jobs in UT
What the work pays
Medical records specialist pay in Utah.
The occupation most RHIA-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
FAQ
Western Governors University HIM program: common questions.
Is the Western Governors University health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?
Yes. The bachelor's degree in Health Information Management at Western Governors University holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 02/09/2026, with its next review scheduled for the 2033-2034 cycle.
Does Western Governors University 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 Western Governors University program online?
Yes. CAHIIM lists this program as fully online, so you can complete it from anywhere in Utah or out of state.
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, 2 at the bachelor's 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 baccalaureate degree programs in health information management
Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Western Governors University, last refreshed , and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.