Marshall University

Master Degree in Health Informatics in Huntington, WV

CAHIIM Initial Accreditation Campus Based Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: One John Marshall Drive, Lewis College of Business Corbly Hall 107, Huntington, WV, 25755
State: West Virginia (WV)
Degree level: Master Degree
Subject area: Health Informatics
Content delivery: Campus Based
Program Director: Alberto Coustasse , Dr.PH, MD, MBA, MPH
Phone: (304) 746-1968
Email: coustassehen@marshall.edu
Last accreditation date: 05/22/2025
Next review cycle: 2032-2033

What this means

Marshall University is accredited and your degree counts.

Marshall University 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 West Virginia.

"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 West Virginia picture

Where Marshall University sits among West Virginia's 6 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

West 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 campus based.

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

WV programs

At this level

Online capable

1,260

HIM jobs in WV

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in West Virginia.

The core HIM occupation is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In West Virginia the median is $47,360 a year, 7% below the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

West Virginia

Median annual: $47,360
10th percentile: $31,610
90th percentile: $75,000
Employed: 1,260

National (for reference)

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

FAQ

Marshall University health informatics program: common questions.

Is the Marshall University health informatics program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The master's degree in Health Informatics at Marshall University holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 05/22/2025, with its next review scheduled for the 2032-2033 cycle.

Is the Marshall University program online?

No. CAHIIM lists this program as campus based, delivered in person in Huntington, WV.

What do medical records specialists earn in West Virginia?

Medical records specialists in the West Virginia earn a median of $47,360 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 7% below the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in West Virginia?

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

Keep going

Next steps.

Best HIM programs in West Virginia, ranked

How Marshall University 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 West Virginia

Other CAHIIM-accredited programs in West Virginia

Same degree level

Other master degree programs in health information management

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