Rankings
Health information management program rankings.
Every CAHIIM-accredited health information management program in the United States and Puerto Rico, scored on the same seven-factor methodology and ranked two ways: by degree level for the national picture, and by state for the local picture. See the scoring methodology for how the seven factors are weighted.
Active programs
States + PR
Ranking factors
Paid placements
By degree level
National rankings by degree.
The fastest way to narrow the list. Pick the degree level you intend to earn, then see every accredited program ranked head-to-head on the same methodology.
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Online RHIT to RHIA Programs
3 programs ranked
Compare credential credit, remaining coursework, tuition, and current RHIA eligibility. -
Affordable Online RHIT Programs
3 programs ranked
Resident and nonresident tuition calculations, fees, and practice requirements. -
Associate degree in HIM
205 programs ranked
Every CAHIIM-accredited AAS program ranked. RHIT-eligible. Two-year community college and online tracks. -
Bachelor's in HIM (BSHIM)
60 programs ranked
Every active CAHIIM-accredited HIM bachelor's program ranked on published accreditation, review, delivery, and pathway evidence.
By student priorities
Evidence-gated HIM rankings.
These shortlists require an exact current program record plus a separate official-source evidence map. Affiliation and military policy are never inferred from a school name.
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Faith-based HIM programs
5 programs ranked
Five exact CAHIIM-accredited BSHIM programs with verified official evidence for current religious identity. -
Military-friendly HIM programs
5 programs ranked
Five exact HIM programs at institutions with a completed six-factor military-policy review. -
Online health informatics master's for working professionals
7 programs ranked
Seven CAHIIM-accredited online programs that state flexible, part-time, or asynchronous study on their own pages. -
Online HIM master's for working professionals
7 programs ranked
Seven CAHIIM-accredited online programs with flexible or part-time schedules confirmed by each school.
By state
State-level rankings by subject.
If geography matters more than degree level, start from the state ranking. Each state page covers every CAHIIM program in that subject within the state at every degree level, scored against the same seven-factor methodology and tied to state-specific BLS wage data and employer pipelines.
Subject
Health Information Management
Every CAHIIM-accredited HIM program at every degree level in each state, scored on the seven-factor methodology.
Northeast
South
Midwest
West
Caribbean
How we score
The seven-factor methodology.
Every ranking on this site applies the same seven weighted factors. We do not accept payment for placement. The score is a transparent rollup of inputs we publish in full on the methodology page.
- Accreditation status25%
- Director credentials15%
- Stacked pathways15%
- Delivery format15%
- Employer pipeline15%
- Cost10%
- Reputation5%