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Medical Records Technician Schools in Illinois

2,409 students earned Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Medical Records Technician is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Records Technician Majors in Illinois

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,000
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,000
Associate Degree 399
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a health information/medical records technology/technician major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health information/medical records technology/technician majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 23.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 53.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Medical Records Technician Grads in Illinois

8,250 people in the state and 208,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health information/medical records technology/technician.

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Wages for Medical Records Technician Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a health information/medical records technology/technician grad in the state is $45,800, compared to a typical salary of $44,010 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer health information/medical records technology/technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

2,222 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
20,832 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,018 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at DeVry University - Illinois.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,438 Total Students

In their early career, Rasmussen University - Illinois grads earn an average salary of $32,226. 33% of the teachers are full time. The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,220 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,609. The student loan default rate of 8.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
100 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,062. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $18,329 a year.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,564 Total Students

A typical student attending Waubonsee will pay a net price of $5,104. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,616 after earning their degree at this institution.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,171 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $4,537. Graduates earn an average $28,423 after graduation.

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College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. A typical student attending COD will pay a net price of $6,382. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,313 Total Students

55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $6,423. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,482 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. This public school has an average net price of $6,995. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,901.

Medical Records Technician Careers in IL

Some of the careers health information/medical records technology/technician majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 4% $41,520

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to health information/medical records technology/technician.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Health Care Management 532
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist 495
Medical Reception/Receptionist 144
Medical Administration/ Assistant 132
Health Information Management 126
Medical Biller/Insurance Specialist 125
Hospital & Care Facility Management 76
Medical Transcription 64

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