George Mason University Health Informatics

Master Degree in Health Informatics in Fairfax, VA

CAHIIM Continuing Accreditation Campus Based, Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: 4400 University Drive, Ms 1j3, Fairfax, VA, 22030
State: Virginia (VA)
Degree level: Master Degree
Subject area: Health Informatics
Content delivery: Campus Based, Online
Program Director: Janusz Wojtusiak , PhD
Phone: (703) 993-1929
Email: jwojtusi@gmu.edu
Last accreditation date: 01/17/2018
Next review cycle: 2027-2028
Progress report status: Progress Report satisfactory and completed

What this means

George Mason University Health Informatics is accredited and your degree counts.

George Mason University Health Informatics holds Continuing 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 Virginia.

"Continuing Accreditation" is the standard status for established programs. The next scheduled review is 2027-2028.

The Virginia picture

Where George Mason University Health Informatics sits among Virginia's 6 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

Virginia has 6 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, and this is the only one at the master's degree level. 5 of the 6 offer online delivery, and this one is available online or on campus.

We score every Virginia program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how George Mason University Health Informatics compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Virginia.

VA programs

At this level

Online capable

4,630

HIM jobs in VA

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in Virginia.

The core HIM occupation is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Virginia the median is $53,290 a year, 4% above the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Virginia

Median annual: $53,290
10th percentile: $37,630
90th percentile: $78,680
Employed: 4,630

National (for reference)

Median annual: $51,140
90th percentile: $81,150

FAQ

George Mason University Health Informatics health informatics program: common questions.

Is the George Mason University Health Informatics health informatics program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The master's degree in Health Informatics at George Mason University Health Informatics holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 01/17/2018, with its next review scheduled for the 2027-2028 cycle.

Is the George Mason University Health Informatics program online?

Partly. CAHIIM lists delivery as Campus Based, Online, so you can take it on campus in Fairfax or online.

What do medical records specialists earn in Virginia?

Medical records specialists in the Virginia earn a median of $53,290 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 4% above the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Virginia?

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

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Best HIM programs in Virginia, ranked

How George Mason University Health Informatics 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.

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