Program information
- Address
- Health Information Technology and Management Program, 1400 E. College Drive, Cheyenne, WY, 82007
- State
- Wyoming (WY)
- Degree level
- Associate Degree
- Subject area
- Health Information Management
- Content delivery
- Online
- Program Director
- Jennifer Ackerman , M.H.A., B.A.S., RT (R)(M)(MR)(CT)(ARRT)
- Phone
- (307) 778-1150
- jackerman@lccc.wy.edu
- Last accreditation date
- 05/26/2021
- Next review cycle
- 2028-2029
- Progress report status
- Progress Report satisfactory and completed
What this means
Laramie County Community College is accredited and your degree counts.
Because Laramie County Community College holds Initial 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.
"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 Wyoming picture
Where Laramie County Community College sits among Wyoming's 1 CAHIIM-accredited programs.
Wyoming has 1 active CAHIIM-accredited program, and this is the only one at the associate degree level. 1 of the 1 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.
We score every Wyoming program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how Laramie County Community College compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Wyoming.
WY programs
At this level
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HIM jobs in WY
What the work pays
Medical records specialist pay in Wyoming.
The occupation most RHIT-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Wyoming the median is $54,210 a year, 6% above the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Wyoming
- Median annual
- $54,210
- 10th percentile
- $37,930
- 90th percentile
- $79,530
- Employed
- 280
National (for reference)
- Median annual
- $51,140
- 90th percentile
- $81,150
Accreditation history
Recent CAHIIM actions on this program
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June 2021
Grant seven years of Initial Accreditation with a Progress Report. The program remains non-compliant with the following 2012 Standard: The following Standard is Partially Met: Standard 3. Program Effectiveness Measures. Although the program updated the PEP, it lacks sufficient information for this Standard to be in compliance. The Program Evaluation Plan (PEP) does not allow for review of the program’s goals with target outcomes. New Degree Program Search New Certificate Program Search
Source: CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Laramie County Community College. Refreshed quarterly.
FAQ
Laramie County Community College HIM program: common questions.
Is the Laramie County Community College health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?
Yes. The associate degree in Health Information Management at Laramie County Community College holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 05/26/2021, with its next review scheduled for the 2028-2029 cycle.
Does Laramie County Community College 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 Laramie County Community College program online?
Yes. CAHIIM lists this program as fully online, so you can complete it from anywhere in Wyoming or out of state.
What do medical records specialists earn in Wyoming?
Medical records specialists in the Wyoming earn a median of $54,210 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 6% above the national median. The national median is $51,140.
How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Wyoming?
Wyoming has 1 active CAHIIM-accredited program, 1 at the associate degree level. 1 of them offer online delivery. See our full Wyoming ranking for how they compare.
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Next steps.
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Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Laramie County Community College, last refreshed , and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.