50 points
Current award status
Continuing earns 50 points. Initial earns 35. This is a directory-status measure, not an outcome claim.
National associate ranking · Top 25
25 best associate degree in health information management programs, ranked (2026)
We evaluated the strict current cohort of 203 CAHIIM records for an associate degree in health information management, then built complete profiles for the Top 25. Scores use only accreditation award, review horizon, delivery, and credential breadth published in the directory.
Last updated: September 4, 2026
- Programs ranked
- 25
- Strict cohort
- 203
- Continuing status
- 25
- States in Top 25
- 17
What should you know before comparing associate HIM programs?
- This is a Top 25, not a disguised list of 203 rankings. Each numbered row links to a full program profile below.
- The eligible cohort contains 203 programs. Every record is active, belongs to Health Information Management, and is not named Inactive.
- All scores are out of 100. Accreditation and review evidence account for 75 points. Delivery and institutional credential breadth account for 25.
- 17 Top-25 programs are listed as online. Another 8 are listed as campus based and online.
- The full directory remains unranked here. Use the directory filters when you need every current option rather than this evidence-led shortlist.
A directory-only model
How we ranked associate degree in health information management programs
We first limited the dataset to records marked Active, removed institutions whose names contain “Inactive,” kept only the Health Information Management subject area, and selected the Associate Degree level. That produces 203 eligible records. We scored the full cohort, ordered ties alphabetically by institution, and published only the first 25 positions.
The model stays within fields available in the local CAHIIM directory dataset. It does not infer tuition, employer relationships, reputation, scheduling, residency rules, or work-placement arrangements.
25 points
Next-review horizon
The first year in the listed review cycle is measured from 2026, capped at seven years, and scaled from 0 to 25.
15 points
Listed access
Campus plus online earns 15, online earns 13, and campus earns 8. The field records delivery category only.
10 points
HIM credential breadth
Three or more current HIM levels at one institution earn 10, two earn 6, and one earns 2. This does not establish transferability between programs.
Read the sitewide directory-only ranking method for source and maintenance rules.
Twenty-five ranked rows
Top associate degree in health information management programs compared
Every school in this table has a matching profile. Select an institution to jump to the evidence behind its position.
| Rank | Program | Score | Delivery | Award | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana Institute of Technology | 94.0 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 2 | Florida SouthWestern State College | 92.0 / 100 | Campus + online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 3 | Hagerstown Community College | 92.0 / 100 | Campus + online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 4 | Northwest Arkansas Community College | 92.0 / 100 | Campus + online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 5 | Springfield Technical Community College | 92.0 / 100 | Campus + online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 6 | University of Northwestern Ohio | 92.0 / 100 | Campus + online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 7 | University of Cincinnati - Clermont | 90.4 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2032-2033 |
| 8 | Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology | 90.0 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 9 | Bryan University | 90.0 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 10 | Devry University - Online Associate | 90.0 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 11 | East Central College | 90.0 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 12 | Fox Valley Technical College | 90.0 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 13 | McLennan Community College | 90.0 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 14 | Metropolitan Community College - Omaha | 90.0 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 15 | Midland College | 90.0 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 16 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | 90.0 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 17 | Portland Community College | 90.0 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 18 | Spokane Community College | 90.0 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 19 | Ultimate Medical Academy | 90.0 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2033-2034 |
| 20 | City Colleges of Chicago, Malcolm X College | 88.4 / 100 | Campus + online | Continuing | 2032-2033 |
| 21 | Lanier Technical College | 88.4 / 100 | Campus + online | Continuing | 2032-2033 |
| 22 | Onondaga Community College | 88.4 / 100 | Campus + online | Continuing | 2032-2033 |
| 23 | Central Arizona College | 86.4 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2032-2033 |
| 24 | Ivy Tech Community College - Fort Wayne | 86.4 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2032-2033 |
| 25 | Marion Technical College | 86.4 / 100 | Online | Continuing | 2032-2033 |
One complete card per rank
Profiles of all 25 ranked associate degree in health information management programs
Rank #1 · 94.0 / 100
Indiana Institute of Technology associate degree in health information management
CAHIIM records Continuing accreditation, a 2033-2034 review cycle, and online delivery. The school appears at 2 HIM credential levels (associate degree and bachelor's degree) in the current HIM cohort.
- Location
- Indiana
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Megan Patton , EdD, RHIA
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree and bachelor's degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 6 / 10
Rank #2 · 92.0 / 100
Florida SouthWestern State College associate degree in health information management
The directory classifies this program as campus + online, with Continuing accreditation and a next-review cycle of 2033-2034. Its institutional breadth is one HIM credential level.
- Location
- Florida
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Campus + online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Susan L. Foster , EdD, MBA, RHIA, CHPS, CHC, CHPC, CIPP/US, CC, FAHIMA
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 15 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #3 · 92.0 / 100
Hagerstown Community College associate degree in health information management
Hagerstown Community College receives its points from Continuing accreditation, the listed 2033-2034 review cycle, campus + online access, and one HIM credential level.
- Location
- Maryland
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Campus + online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Tanda Emanuel , RHIA, MSEd, MBA, CPC-I, CPC, CPB
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 15 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #4 · 92.0 / 100
Northwest Arkansas Community College associate degree in health information management
For this entry, the published evidence is Continuing accreditation. The next review is listed as 2033-2034, the delivery category is campus + online, and the institution has one HIM credential level.
- Location
- Arkansas
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Campus + online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Tina-marie Cikanek , MBA, RHIA, CHPS, CCS
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 15 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #5 · 92.0 / 100
Springfield Technical Community College associate degree in health information management
The score reflects four directory facts: Continuing accreditation, a 2033-2034 review cycle, campus + online study, and one HIM credential level at the institution.
- Location
- Massachusetts
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Campus + online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Laura Piquette , MHA, RHIA
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 15 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #6 · 92.0 / 100
University of Northwestern Ohio associate degree in health information management
CAHIIM records Continuing accreditation, a 2033-2034 review cycle, and campus + online delivery. The school appears at one HIM credential level in the current HIM cohort.
- Location
- Ohio
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Campus + online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Jennifer Evans , EdD, RHIA, CCS
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 15 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #7 · 90.4 / 100
University of Cincinnati - Clermont associate degree in health information management
The directory classifies this program as online, with Continuing accreditation and a next-review cycle of 2032-2033. Its institutional breadth is 2 HIM credential levels (associate degree and bachelor's degree).
- Location
- Ohio
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2032-2033
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Karen Lankisch , RHIA, CHDA, CPC, MHI, CPPM, CEHRS
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree and bachelor's degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 21.4 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 6 / 10
Rank #8 · 90.0 / 100
Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology associate degree in health information management
Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology receives its points from Continuing accreditation, the listed 2033-2034 review cycle, online access, and one HIM credential level.
- Location
- New York
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Erica Matteson , MS, RHIA
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #9 · 90.0 / 100
Bryan University associate degree in health information management
For this entry, the published evidence is Continuing accreditation. The next review is listed as 2033-2034, the delivery category is online, and the institution has one HIM credential level.
- Location
- Arizona
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Mechel McKinney , MBA, RHIA, Program Director
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #10 · 90.0 / 100
Devry University - Online Associate associate degree in health information management
The score reflects four directory facts: Continuing accreditation, a 2033-2034 review cycle, online study, and one HIM credential level at the institution.
- Location
- Illinois
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Jennifer Young , MS, RHIA, CCS-P, CAPM
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #11 · 90.0 / 100
East Central College associate degree in health information management
CAHIIM records Continuing accreditation, a 2033-2034 review cycle, and online delivery. The school appears at one HIM credential level in the current HIM cohort.
- Location
- Missouri
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Kimberly Daman-Scheel , BSN, RN, RHIA, CCS, CDIP
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #12 · 90.0 / 100
Fox Valley Technical College associate degree in health information management
The directory classifies this program as online, with Continuing accreditation and a next-review cycle of 2033-2034. Its institutional breadth is one HIM credential level.
- Location
- Wisconsin
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Tanya Mulder , MS, RHIT
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #13 · 90.0 / 100
McLennan Community College associate degree in health information management
McLennan Community College receives its points from Continuing accreditation, the listed 2033-2034 review cycle, online access, and one HIM credential level.
- Location
- Texas
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Lesley Plemons , MS, RHIA
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #14 · 90.0 / 100
Metropolitan Community College - Omaha associate degree in health information management
For this entry, the published evidence is Continuing accreditation. The next review is listed as 2033-2034, the delivery category is online, and the institution has one HIM credential level.
- Location
- Nebraska
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Dawn Goodsell , RHIA, CCS, CPC-I, CPC, COC
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #15 · 90.0 / 100
Midland College associate degree in health information management
The score reflects four directory facts: Continuing accreditation, a 2033-2034 review cycle, online study, and one HIM credential level at the institution.
- Location
- Texas
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Leonora Lambert , EdD, MS, BS, RHIA, CHTS-tr
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #16 · 90.0 / 100
Minnesota State Community and Technical College associate degree in health information management
CAHIIM records Continuing accreditation, a 2033-2034 review cycle, and online delivery. The school appears at one HIM credential level in the current HIM cohort.
- Location
- Minnesota
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Bonnie C. Peterson , MS, RHIA
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #17 · 90.0 / 100
Portland Community College associate degree in health information management
The directory classifies this program as online, with Continuing accreditation and a next-review cycle of 2033-2034. Its institutional breadth is one HIM credential level.
- Location
- Oregon
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Dana Brown , RHIA, MBA, CHC
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #18 · 90.0 / 100
Spokane Community College associate degree in health information management
Spokane Community College receives its points from Continuing accreditation, the listed 2033-2034 review cycle, online access, and one HIM credential level.
- Location
- Washington
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Barbara Flock , RHIA, CPHQ
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #19 · 90.0 / 100
Ultimate Medical Academy associate degree in health information management
For this entry, the published evidence is Continuing accreditation. The next review is listed as 2033-2034, the delivery category is online, and the institution has one HIM credential level.
- Location
- Florida
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2033-2034
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Lynnette Hessling , RHIA, CHTS-PW, CHTS-TR
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 25.0 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #20 · 88.4 / 100
City Colleges of Chicago, Malcolm X College associate degree in health information management
The score reflects four directory facts: Continuing accreditation, a 2032-2033 review cycle, campus + online study, and one HIM credential level at the institution.
- Location
- Illinois
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Campus + online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2032-2033
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Jacqueline Taylor , RHIT, CCS, CPC
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 21.4 / 25
- Access points
- 15 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #21 · 88.4 / 100
Lanier Technical College associate degree in health information management
CAHIIM records Continuing accreditation, a 2032-2033 review cycle, and campus + online delivery. The school appears at one HIM credential level in the current HIM cohort.
- Location
- Georgia
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Campus + online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2032-2033
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Annette Baker , MS HIM, RHIA
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 21.4 / 25
- Access points
- 15 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #22 · 88.4 / 100
Onondaga Community College associate degree in health information management
The directory classifies this program as campus + online, with Continuing accreditation and a next-review cycle of 2032-2033. Its institutional breadth is one HIM credential level.
- Location
- New York
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Campus + online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2032-2033
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Karen Fabrizio , EdD MBA RHIA CHTS-CP
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 21.4 / 25
- Access points
- 15 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #23 · 86.4 / 100
Central Arizona College associate degree in health information management
Central Arizona College receives its points from Continuing accreditation, the listed 2032-2033 review cycle, online access, and one HIM credential level.
- Location
- Arizona
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2032-2033
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Sandra Brightwell , EdD, RHIA, FAHIMA
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 21.4 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #24 · 86.4 / 100
Ivy Tech Community College - Fort Wayne associate degree in health information management
For this entry, the published evidence is Continuing accreditation. The next review is listed as 2032-2033, the delivery category is online, and the institution has one HIM credential level.
- Location
- Indiana
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2032-2033
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Rachel Eagleson , RHIT
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 21.4 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
Rank #25 · 86.4 / 100
Marion Technical College associate degree in health information management
The score reflects four directory facts: Continuing accreditation, a 2032-2033 review cycle, online study, and one HIM credential level at the institution.
- Location
- Ohio
- CAHIIM delivery listing
- Online
- Current award
- Continuing
- Next review cycle
- 2032-2033
- Program director listed by CAHIIM
- Rachel Darby , RHIT,CCS, Program Director
- Current HIM levels at this institution
- associate degree
- Award points
- 50 / 50
- Review points
- 21.4 / 25
- Access points
- 13 / 15
- Breadth points
- 2 / 10
All current options
Browse the full 203-program associate cohort
The other current programs are not numbered or scored on this page. Use the full CAHIIM program directory to filter every active record, or read the associate degree in HIM guide for credential, curriculum, and planning context.
Use rank as a first pass
What else should you compare before choosing a program?
The score helps you sort current directory evidence consistently. It is most useful for comparing award category, the listed review horizon, delivery category, and whether CAHIIM records other HIM degree levels at the same institution.
It does not answer the personal-fit questions that often decide enrollment. Open each official program page and request current figures for tuition and fees, transfer-credit treatment, course sequence, and local requirements. Confirm the CAHIIM record again before committing because directory records can change.
Occupational context
How much do medical records specialists earn?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 194,720 Medical Records Specialist jobs in May 2025. It reported a median annual wage of $51,140, with the 10th percentile at $37,000 and the 90th percentile at $81,150. These occupational figures give you context for one role associated with HIM. They are not earnings outcomes for any ranked school.
Questions about an associate degree in health information management
This page ranks 25 programs. They were selected from a strict cohort of 203 current CAHIIM directory records at the associate level, under the Health Information Management subject area, after excluding institution names marked Inactive.
The score uses four CAHIIM directory fields: current accreditation award status for 50 points, next-review horizon for 25, listed delivery access for 15, and the number of current HIM credential levels at the institution for 10. Ties break alphabetically by institution.
Indiana Institute of Technology ranks first with 94.0 out of 100. CAHIIM lists the program with Continuing accreditation, a 2033-2034 review cycle, and online delivery.
In the full 203-program cohort, CAHIIM lists 124 as online, 68 as campus based and online, and 11 as campus based. Within this Top 25, 17 are online and 8 are campus based and online.
No. This is a Top 25, with one full profile for every ranked program. The full program directory and associate degree guide cover the complete 203-program cohort without presenting the remaining programs as ranked entries.
Primary sources
Where does the associate HIM ranking data come from?
- CAHIIM Program Directory: subject area, degree level, enrollment status, current award, review cycle, delivery, director, address, and official links.
- Directory-only ranking method: factor weights, cohort rules, and tie-breaking.
- BLS OEWS, Medical Records Specialists: May 2025 national employment and wage estimates.
Continue your research
What should you read after this associate HIM ranking?
- Associate degree in HIM guide
Degree-level planning beyond the ranked list.
- Full CAHIIM program directory
Filter every current program by level, state, and delivery.
- Bachelor's HIM ranking
Compare current bachelor's-level records.
- RHIT certification guide
Credential requirements, exam structure, and preparation.