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Best CAHIIM-accredited health information management programs in Wyoming, ranked (2026)

Wyoming has 1 CAHIIM-accredited HIM program, at the associate level. We score every program on our seven-factor methodology. The single LCCC AAS scores 74/100.

Taylor Rupe, founder of healthinformationmanagementprograms.com

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Wyoming
1

Programs ranked

74

Top score

$54K

WY median HIM wage

280

HIM jobs in WY

Key Takeaways

  • Laramie County Community College AAS is the only CAHIIM-accredited HIM program in Wyoming. Cheyenne. Initial CAHIIM, next review 2028-2029. Fully online. Scores 74/100 on our seven-factor methodology.
  • Program director Jennifer Ackerman holds MHA + BAS + RT (R)(M)(MR)(CT)(ARRT), a credential blend with significant radiologic-technology specialization (radiography, mammography, MRI, CT, ARRT certification) alongside health administration. Atypical for HIM-program leadership; signals depth in imaging-informatics interfaces.
  • Wyoming has the smallest HIM employment base in the country at 280 (BLS OEWS May 2025), reflecting WY's small population (~580,000). Median wage 54,210 is above the national median.
  • No CAHIIM BSHIM or MS in Wyoming. WY students who want the RHIA credential or MS in HIM ladder via online out-of-state programs. Weber State (Ogden, UT) and WGU (Salt Lake) are the closest mature in-region BSHIM options.
  • Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is the largest hospital in Wyoming, anchoring the state capital. Co-located with LCCC.
  • Banner Wyoming Medical Center (Casper) is the largest hospital in central Wyoming, acquired by Banner Health from Wyoming Medical Center in a recent transaction.
  • St. John's Health (Jackson) and Campbell County Health (Gillette) are major regional employers, with St. John's notably high-acuity due to its Teton County / Jackson Hole patient base.
  • Wyoming does not license HIM staff. AHIMA credentials (RHIT, RHIA, CCS) function as the de facto standard. WyHIMA is the Wyoming AHIMA component.

How we ranked

Our ranking methodology in one paragraph.

Every program is CAHIIM-accredited. We score each one 0-10 on seven factors: CAHIIM accreditation maturity (25%), program director credentials (15%), degree-level pathways (15%), delivery flexibility (15%), employer pipeline (15%), cost-effectiveness (10%), institutional reputation (5%).

Read the full methodology →

The CAHIIM program in Wyoming

The single CAHIIM-accredited HIM program in Wyoming.

RankInstitutionDegreeCityScoreCAHIIM
#1 Laramie County Community College AAS Cheyenne 74/100 Initial
#1
74/100

Overall score

Laramie County Community College

Best (only) in-state AAS (Laramie County CC, MHA + radiologic-tech director, Cheyenne Regional + Banner WY pipeline)

AAS Cheyenne, WY Online CAHIIM Initial Next Review 2028-2029

Why it ranks #1

Laramie County Community College AAS in Cheyenne. The only CAHIIM-accredited HIM program in Wyoming at any level. Initial CAHIIM, next review 2028-2029. Fully online. Program director Jennifer Ackerman holds MHA + BAS + RT (R)(M)(MR)(CT)(ARRT), a credential profile heavy on radiologic technology (rare for HIM-program leadership) plus health administration. LCCC is the largest WY community college, located in Cheyenne. Strong reach into Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (the largest hospital in WY), Banner Wyoming Medical Center (Casper, post-Banner acquisition of Wyoming Medical Center), Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County (Rock Springs), Campbell County Health (Gillette), Sheridan Memorial Hospital, and St. John's Health (Jackson).

Program Director

Jennifer Ackerman , M.H.A., B.A.S., RT (R)(M)(MR)(CT)(ARRT)

Address

Health Information Technology and Management Program, 1400 E. College Drive, Cheyenne, WY, 82007

Contact

(307) 778-1150
jackerman@lccc.wy.edu

Score breakdown

Accreditation (25%)7/10
Director credentials (15%)7/10
Pathways (15%)4/10
Delivery (15%)10/10
Employer pipeline (15%)8/10
Cost (10%)10/10
Reputation (5%)6/10
Overall74/100

Visit program at lccc.wy.edu → · CAHIIM directory listing

Best for…

Best Wyoming HIM pathways by category.

Best (only) in-state AAS

Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne. Initial CAHIIM. Fully online. MHA + ARRT director.

Best imaging-informatics interface

LCCC (ARRT director)

Director Jennifer Ackerman's ARRT credentials across radiography, mammography, MRI, and CT signal a curriculum with deeper imaging-records and PACS literacy than most AAS programs.

Best Cheyenne Regional pipeline

LCCC AAS

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is the largest hospital in WY, co-located with LCCC in Cheyenne.

Best Banner WY Medical Center pipeline

LCCC AAS

Banner Health acquired Wyoming Medical Center (Casper) and now operates it as Banner Wyoming Medical Center, with Banner's enterprise HIM systems and hiring pipelines.

Best St. John's Health / Teton County pipeline

LCCC AAS

St. John's Health (Jackson) is a small but high-acuity rural anchor, drawing complex cases from the Yellowstone / Grand Teton tourist corridor.

Cheapest CAHIIM-accredited HIM program in WY

LCCC (by default)

Wyoming Community College Commission resident community-college tuition is among the lowest in the country. Pell-eligible.

If you want a BSHIM in WY

No CAHIIM BSHIM in Wyoming

Online options accepting WY students: Weber State (Ogden UT, closest mature BSHIM), WGU (Salt Lake, competency-based), Davenport (Grand Rapids MI), Rutgers (Piscataway NJ).

If you want an MS in HIM in WY

No CAHIIM MS in Wyoming

Online options: Dakota State, Davenport, Rutgers, SWOSU, USC Columbia, MUSC.

Credentials

HIM credentials and certifications in Wyoming (RHIT, RHIA, CCS).

Wyoming does not license HIM staff. The Wyoming Health Information Management Association (WyHIMA) is the state AHIMA component.

CredentialFull NameEducation RequiredTypical WY Role
RHITRegistered Health Information TechnicianCAHIIM AAS (LCCC in-state)Records, ROI, coder at Cheyenne Regional / Banner WY / Campbell County / St. John's
RHIARegistered Health Information AdministratorCAHIIM BSHIM (no in-state, online out-of-state needed)HIM supervisor, privacy officer, compliance
CCSCertified Coding SpecialistRHIT/RHIA + coding experienceInpatient/outpatient coder, coding auditor

Salary data

Medical records specialist salary in Wyoming.

BLS OEWS May 2025 WY estimates for SOC 29-2072:

  • Median: $54,210 (national: $51,140, +$3,070)
  • Mean: $57,620
  • 10th pct: $37,930 · 90th pct: $79,530
  • Statewide employment: 280

Wyoming has the smallest HIM employment base in the country by absolute count. Cheyenne and Casper anchor the upper end. Jackson Hole, despite small employment, has unusually high acuity and compensation due to the area's resort-economy patient base. Rural WY (Sweetwater, Sheridan, Campbell County) pays near the WY median.

Salary distribution

Medical records specialist salary in Wyoming vs. national median (BLS OEWS May 2025).

$30K$40K$50K$60K$70K$80K$90K Wyoming MED $54K National MED $51K

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.

Workforce

Wyoming health information management job market and top hospital employers.

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Cheyenne. The largest hospital in Wyoming. Independent community medical center serving southeastern WY and far-northern CO.

Banner Wyoming Medical Center. Casper. Largest hospital in central Wyoming, acquired by Banner Health from Wyoming Medical Center. Operates under Banner's enterprise infrastructure.

Campbell County Health. Gillette. Anchor of northeastern Wyoming healthcare, serving the Powder River Basin and the Bakken-adjacent energy corridor.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Sheridan. Independent community hospital serving north-central Wyoming and the Bighorn Mountains region.

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Rock Springs. Anchor of southwestern Wyoming.

St. John's Health. Jackson. Small bed count but high-acuity case mix from the Jackson Hole / Yellowstone / Grand Teton tourist corridor.

Sage West Health Care. Lander and Riverton. LifePoint Health affiliates serving central WY's Wind River reservation corridor.

Ivinson Memorial Hospital. Laramie. Community hospital serving University of Wyoming students and Albany County.

Health information exchange

WyHIE (Wyoming Frontier Information Exchange).

WyHIE (Wyoming Frontier Information Exchange) is Wyoming's state-designated health information exchange, providing clinical messaging and patient record retrieval across participating WY providers. WY's HIE coverage is partial, and many providers also rely on cross-state connectivity through Banner Health's enterprise HIM systems and national networks such as eHealth Exchange and CommonWell.

State regulation

Wyoming state laws affecting health information management.

  • Patient access (Wyo. Stat. § 35-2-606). Wyoming's patient records statute grants patients access to medical records with statutory copying-fee caps.
  • Medical record retention (WY Department of Health rules). WY hospitals must retain adult medical records for at least 10 years; minor records: age of majority plus the retention period.
  • Breach notification (Wyo. Stat. § 40-12-501 to 40-12-509). Notice to affected WY residents in the most expedient time possible.
  • No state HIM licensure. WY's licensing boards regulate clinical professions; HIM credentials are AHIMA-issued (RHIT, RHIA, CCS).

Sources

Sources and references.

  1. healthinformationmanagementprograms.com Methodology.
  2. CAHIIM Program Directory.
  3. BLS OEWS: May 2025 WY estimates.
  4. AHIMA Certification Exams.
  5. Wyoming Frontier Information Exchange.
  6. Wyoming Statutes: Wyo. Stat. § 35-2-606, Wyo. Stat. § 40-12-501.
  7. Wyoming Community College Commission: LCCC resident tuition.

FAQ

HIM programs in Wyoming: frequently asked questions.

What is the best CAHIIM-accredited HIM program in Wyoming?

Laramie County Community College AAS is the only CAHIIM-accredited HIM program in Wyoming, scoring 74/100 on our methodology.

How many CAHIIM-accredited HIM programs are in WY?

1 active, at the associate level. No CAHIIM BSHIM or MS in WY.

What is the average HIM salary in WY?

Median $54,210 per BLS OEWS May 2025 (above the national median of 51,140). 90th pct $79,530.

Does WY require a license to work in HIM?

No. AHIMA credentials (RHIT, RHIA, CCS) are the standard.

Which Wyoming hospitals hire the most HIM staff?

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Banner Wyoming Medical Center (Casper), Campbell County Health (Gillette), Sheridan Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County (Rock Springs), St. John's Health (Jackson), Sage West (Lander/Riverton), Ivinson Memorial (Laramie).

What is WyHIE?

Wyoming's state-designated HIE. Provides clinical messaging across participating WY providers.

Can I get a HIM degree fully online in WY?

Yes for the LCCC AAS (fully online). For BSHIM or MS, WY students must take a CAHIIM program from out of state.

If I want a BSHIM after my LCCC AAS, what's the typical ladder?

Most common ladders: LCCC AAS into Weber State BSHIM (Ogden UT, closest mature BSHIM) or WGU BSHIM (Salt Lake, competency-based, fully online). Davenport and Rutgers are also fully online and accept WY students.