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Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician in Louisiana

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Schools in Louisiana

In 2021-2022, 50 students earned their Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician is the 42nd most popular major in the state out of a total 119 majors commonly available.

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

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 32
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 32
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Associate Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 54.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 34.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Grads in Louisiana

There are 2,820 people in the state and 208,650 people in the nation working in health information/medical records technology/technician jobs.

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Wages for Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, health information/medical records technology/technician grads earn an average of $37,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $44,010.

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There are 4 colleges in Louisiana that offer health information/medical records technology/technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,942. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,401 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,304. 80% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,223 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,745 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,842. The student loan default rate is 9.70% which is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,956 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. 90% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,465 after earning their degree at this institution.

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 10% $34,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist 338
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 152
Health Information Management 54
Health Care Management 34
Medical Biller/Insurance Specialist 16
Medical Administration/ Assistant 15
Hospital & Care Facility Management 13
Medical Office Administration 5

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