Health Information Management

Where Business Meets Healthcare

Health Information Management at Arkansas Tech University puts you at the intersection of healthcare, business, and technology. As the only CAHIIM-accredited bachelor's program in Arkansas, our degree prepares you to manage digital health records, protect patient data, and ensure smooth, accurate communication across the healthcare system. With flexible learning pathways, hands-on practicum experience, and career outcomes in everything from compliance to data analytics, this program offers a clear path to a high-demand, high-impact future.

 

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Academic Information

Plan your path with confidence. The Health Information Management degree at Arkansas Tech University follows an eight-semester sequence designed to help you graduate in four years, whether you're learning on campus, online, or in a hyflex format. Use the degree map to explore your semester-by-semester course plan, and check out the academic catalog to see full course descriptions, elective options, and certification-aligned curriculum.

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Vital Stats

32%

job growth projected for HIM professionals over the next decade

1ST

and only CAHIM-accredited bachelor's degree in Arkansas

$61,000

average salary for HIM careers in Arkansas

Why Study Health Information Management?

Healthcare needs more than doctors and nurses. At ATU, you’ll learn to manage records, protect privacy, lead compliance, and make healthcare smarter. With two required practicums, you’ll gain real-world experience that prepares you for certification and roles like Data Analyst or Privacy Officer. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Science and are eligible to take the RHIA exam, a credential that opens doors across the industry. Ranked top 10 nationally, ATU’s HIM program delivers credibility, flexibility, and results. Complete this program in person, livestream your classes through our hyflex technology, or fully online. Earn your degree on your terms, without compromising on quality.

You could work as a(n):

  • Privacy & Security Officer
  • Risk Manager
  • Medical Coding Manager
  • Revenue Cycle/Billing Specialisst
  • Health Information Manager
  • Data Analyst
  • Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist
  • Corporate Compliance Officer
  • Information Technology Analyst

Alumni of our program work at:

  • Cerner Corporation
  • UAMS
  • Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Administrative Consultant Service, LLC 
  • EPIC
  • Mercy Health
  • Baptist Health 
  • Arkansas Children's Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic
  • CARTI
  • Conway Regional Medical Center

The HIM Program strives to foster a learning environment and provide an educational experience that embraces the principles of life-long learning.  HIM faculty members work to help build bridges from the classroom to the professional realm and collaborate with HIM practitioners in the field to encourage student growth. Faculty provide examples of involvement in state and national issues by serving as role models to prospective and current students as well as graduates of the TECH HIM Program.The HIM Program strives to foster a learning environment and provide an educational experience that embraces the principles of life-long learning.  HIM faculty members work to help build bridges from the classroom to the professional realm and collaborate with HIM practitioners in the field to encourage student growth. Faculty provide examples of involvement in state and national issues by serving as role models to prospective and current students as well as graduates of the TECH HIM Program.

The Health Information Management accreditor of Arkansas Tech University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College's accreditation for the baccalaureate degree in health information management has been reaffirmed through 2029-2030. All inquiries about the program's accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.

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For the 2022-2023 school year, the program’s graduation rate is 100%, employment rate is 100%, and 100% of the graduates indicated they were satisfied with their educational experience.

Scholarships For HIM Majors

Application for Admission to Professional Program

Current ATU students majoring in Health Information Management must complete a formal program application before enrolling in upper-level HIM courses. This step helps ensure academic readiness and program alignment. If you have questions or need help with the application process, connect with your academic advisor or the HIM program director for guidance.

  1. Application for upper level professional HIM courses must be on file with the HIM Program Director by February 15th of the year you wish to take HIM courses.
  2. To be eligible for application review, the following MUST be on file:
  • Application
  • Current copy of all applicable transcripts, including current GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
  1. Applicants may be required to complete an interview with an interview team. Consideration will be given to areas such as:
  • Dedication and Perseverance
  • Flexibility
  • Aptitude
  • Realistic career goals
  • Professional appearance
  • Knowledge of HIM Profession
  • True desire to enter HIM profession
  • Ability to finish HIM program within prescribed time
  1. Candidates will be ranked based on interview score, GPA, and number of prerequisite courses completed. The top 24 will be selected. A ranked order waiting list will be maintained by the HIM Program Director.
  2. Candidates will be notified prior to pre-registration for the fall semester. If accepted, candidates must return a signed statement acknowledging acceptance. Candidates must register for courses indicated on the degree plan. Any change in degree plan requires approval of the student's HIM faculty advisor. Candidates must notify program director of change in degree choice.
  3. A late application deadline of August 1st will be observed if positions are available. Late applicants will be notified as soon as possible or during the week of late registration.
  4. If a candidate fails a course that would preclude graduation, or does not earn at least a C in HIM courses, reapplication to the HIM Program may be required.

The Baccalaureate Degree Program at Arkansas Tech University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). http://cahiim.org

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Meet The Faculty

Sara
Daniel Program Director & Assistant Professor of Health Information Management MS, CHES, RHIA View Profile >
Tonya
Mays Senior Instructor of Health Information Management MSHI, RHIA, CCS View Profile >
Contact Us

Rothwell 433
106 West O Street, Russellville, AR
479-968-0690
sdaniel8@atu.edu