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Basic Certificates in Health Information Management
Education Levels of Health Information Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 509 students earned their basic certificate in health information. This earns it the #75 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health information at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,451 |
| Basic Certificate | 509 |
| Associate Degree | 244 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 174 |
Earnings of Health Information Majors With Basic Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for health information majors who have their basic certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in health information. About 94.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27 |
| Women | 482 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health information basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 296 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 54 |
Most Popular Health Information Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 22 colleges that offer a basic certificate in health information. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health information students seekinga basic certificate is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 408 basic certificates were handed out to health information majors at Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 98% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Albany Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health information. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health information program at Albany Technical College awarded 31 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 97% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health information majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Coastal Pines Technical College. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 basic certificates were handed out to health information majors at Coastal Pines Technical College. About 96% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health information. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 people received their basic certificate in health information from Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health information majors who are seeking their basic certificate is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 85,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,239 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 people received their basic certificate in health information from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 84% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Georgia Technical College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health information. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 basic certificates were handed out to health information majors at West Georgia Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Weber State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health information. Roughly 29,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 people received their basic certificate in health information from WSU.
Florida Atlantic University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health information. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. The health information program at Florida Atlantic University awarded 10 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 62% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for health information majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Southeastern Technical College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 people received their basic certificate in health information from Southeastern Technical College. About 100% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ogeechee Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health information. The health information program at Ogeechee Technical College awarded 7 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for health information majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Middlesex Community College. The health information program at Middlesex Community College awarded 6 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Manchester Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health information. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The health information program at Manchester Community College awarded 3 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Thomas Jefferson University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health information. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,509 per year. The health information program at Thomas Jefferson University awarded 3 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health information majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Utah Valley University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 people received their basic certificate in health information from UVU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health information that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist | 2,611 |
| Medical Administration/ Assistant | 2,581 |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 2,536 |
| Medical Records Technician | 2,400 |
| Medical Office Administration | 1,438 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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