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Basic Certificates in Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Featured Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Health Information Management
The B.S. in Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
MS in Health Information Management
Help lead your organization through the strategic and effective management of health records with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Healthcare Administration - Health Information Management
Gain an understanding of health information systems and prepare to advance in your healthcare organization with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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 |
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Men | 130 |
Women | 2,270 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health information/medical records technology/technician basic certificate students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 70 |
Black or African American | 420 |
Hispanic or Latino | 202 |
White | 943 |
International Students | 11 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 754 |
Most Popular Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 132 colleges that offer a basic certificate in health information/medical records technology/technician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Related Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Health Information Management
The B.S. in Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
MS in Health Information Management
Help lead your organization through the strategic and effective management of health records with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Healthcare Administration - Health Information Management
Gain an understanding of health information systems and prepare to advance in your healthcare organization with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health information/medical records technology/technician that offer basic certificates.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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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 |
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*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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