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Basic Certificate in Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

Basic Certificates in Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

2,400 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician is offered at 132 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of health information/medical records technology/technician graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Majors

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2,400 students earned their basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician. This earns it the #24 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/medical records technology/technician at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 3,873
Associate Degree 3,592
Basic Certificate 2,400
Bachelor’s Degree 81

Earnings of Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Majors With Basic Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for health information/medical records technology/technician majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for health information/medical records technology/technician majors who have their basic certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician. About 94.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 130
Women 2,270
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The racial-ethnic distribution of health information/medical records technology/technician basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 70
Black or African American 420
Hispanic or Latino 202
White 943
International Students 11
Other Races/Ethnicities 754
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There are 132 colleges that offer a basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

1,013 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Phoenix - Arizona tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health information/medical records technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate. 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. The health information/medical records technology/technician program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 1,013 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
63 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for health information/medical records technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Central Community College. The health information/medical records technology/technician program at Central Community College awarded 63 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, Georgia
59 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
93% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Atlanta Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 basic certificates were handed out to health information/medical records technology/technician majors at Atlanta Area Tech. Of these students, 96% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Vista Adult School

Vista, California
54 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Vista Adult School comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health information/medical records technology/technician. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 people received their basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician from Vista Adult School. About 95% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

49 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbus State Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health information/medical records technology/technician program at Columbus State Community College awarded 49 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway, South Carolina
45 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Horry-Georgetown Technical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The health information/medical records technology/technician program at Horry-Georgetown Technical College awarded 45 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Tulsa Technology Center

Tulsa, Oklahoma
41 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health information/medical records technology/technician. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health information/medical records technology/technician program at Tulsa Technology Center awarded 41 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

39 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Northwestern Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health information/medical records technology/technician. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The health information/medical records technology/technician program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College awarded 39 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 98% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

38 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

McLennan Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 basic certificates were handed out to health information/medical records technology/technician majors at MCC. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#11

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, Florida
35 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St Petersburg College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The health information/medical records technology/technician program at St Petersburg College awarded 35 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#11

CCI Training Center, Arlington

Arlington, Texas
35 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

CCI Training Center, Arlington is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The health information/medical records technology/technician program at CCI Training Center, Arlington awarded 35 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Coastal Pines Technical College

Waycross, Georgia
34 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Coastal Pines Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health information/medical records technology/technician. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 basic certificates were handed out to health information/medical records technology/technician majors at Coastal Pines Technical College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

33 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for health information/medical records technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Virginia Western Community College. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The health information/medical records technology/technician program at Virginia Western Community College awarded 33 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#15

Albany Technical College

Albany, Georgia
29 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Albany Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health information/medical records technology/technician program at Albany Technical College awarded 29 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.

#16

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
28 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for health information/medical records technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Front Range Community College. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health information/medical records technology/technician program at Front Range Community College awarded 28 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

26 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 people received their basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. About 100% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

26 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for health information/medical records technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Rochester Community and Technical College. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The health information/medical records technology/technician program at Rochester Community and Technical College awarded 26 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland
24 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for health information/medical records technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Montgomery College. Each year, around 17,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health information/medical records technology/technician program at Montgomery College awarded 24 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Reynolds Community College

Richmond, Virginia
24 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Reynolds Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health information/medical records technology/technician program at Reynolds Community College awarded 24 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to health information/medical records technology/technician 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 Office Administration 1,438
Medical Biller/Insurance Specialist 1,098

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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