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Given the increased demand in the industry, wide range of jobs you can pursue and the average salary you can earn, going back to school and earning your degree in HIM is definitely worth it. It’s a field with high growth potential and excellent career mobility.
You can make more than $190,000 at the highest positions in HIM medical and health services, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Medical and health service managers reportedly earn an average salary of $134,440 per year ($64.64 per hour).*
It all depends on your level of degree attained, certifications and experience in HIM. The ladder is tall and educated prospects are in high demand. Read more about the average salary for health information management jobs typically requiring an associate's or bachelor's degree in HIM.
Yes! You can earn your degree in health information management online with Herzing University. Studying health information management online is a great way to learn new skills on your own schedule.
Finding your place and succeeding in your career depends on your strengths in relation to the skills needed in health information management, including:
Because of the increased need for data-driven decision making and growth of information technology in healthcare, health information managers must be adept on the execution or managerial side of day-do-day tasks. Those strong on both sides can find great career success in HIM.
The time it needed to complete your degree depends on the school and program you choose. Here are the estimates for Herzing University HIM programs:
Herzing University-Akron is pleased to announce that nursing student Heather Iona is the recipient of the $10,000 Flo K. Gault Scholarship from the Wayne County Community Foundation in Akron, Ohio. Iona is currently enrolled in the ASN program at Herzing and is on track to graduate April 2020.
“I honestly couldn't believe it,” says Iona. “This scholarship took so much stress away. It feels good knowing that I have even more people in my corner cheering me on through this journey.”
Herzing University-Orlando held an ice cream social on Wednesday, July 31 to celebrate the beginning of the fall semester. Herzing students in attendance received a Herzing backpack and a chance to meet the new Orlando campus president, Jeff Cross.
"The Herzing-Orlando team is focused on helping students get an education that provides them with a rewarding career while also recognizing the needs of today’s employers,” Cross said. “Many Herzing students have launched or boosted their careers here and I look forward to continuing that success.”
There are a wide variety of different career paths in nursing, and depending on what makes the most sense for you there are several different types of nursing degrees you may consider:
All schools have their own distinct degree programs based on their qualifications and areas of focus. Herzing University offers many different options to provide the shortest path to your destination no matter where you are right now, including campus bridge programs and online programs to help you reach the next level in your education. View all of our nursing programs.
