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Online Health Information Administration

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

UToledo's bachelor's program in health information administration has been named one of the country's 10 best online health informatics programs.

UToledo's bachelor's program in health information administration has been named one of the country's 10 best online health informatics programs.

Online Health Information Administration Bachelor's Degree Overview

The University of Toledo’s health information administration program has been named one of the nation’s 10 best online health informatics programs. UToledo’s program is a combination of finance, information technology, law, medicine and management.

Health information administrators supervise healthcare organizations in the legal and accurate collection, documentation, storage and sharing of classified patient and personnel information and records.

UToledo students with bachelor’s degrees in health information administration are in high demand. Jobs in the health information field are growing faster than the national average as health care becomes more complex.

The Health Information Administration program is housed within the College of Health and Human Services in the School of Population Health.

Online Health Information Administration Bachelor's Degree Highlights

Options. UToledo's health information administration program offers three options for students to earn a bachelor's degree. All prepare students for the national Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) examination and to become a credentialed health information professional.

  • Earn a four-year baccalaureate HIA degree.
  • Use coursework from a bachelor's degree in another area to earn an HIA baccalaureate degree.
  • Use coursework from your health information technology (HIT) associate degree to develop a 2-plus-2 degree program. UToledo has partnered with Ohio community colleges to offer this program.

100% online. Need to balance work and family life with school? UToledo’s online HIA program has been named one of the country’s 10 best. Enroll full time or part time. Complete course work at your own pace. You will have access to UToledo’s online tools, eTutoring, IT Help Desk and eLibrary.

Fast track. Earn an HIA bachelor's degree with as little as two years of full-time classes if you have:

  • a bachelor's degree in another area
  • an associate’s degree in health information technology

The program aligns with and prepares you for the national Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam.

RHIA certification exam. In your final semester of the HIA program, you can qualify to test early for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification. The certificate gives you an edge in a competitive industry. You may earn more if you have it.

Accredited program. UToledo’s HIA online degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM). The majority of HIA courses are certified by Quality Matters, which monitors the quality of online courses.

The latest tools and labs. Online students have access to student labs and virtual computers anytime and anywhere. The AHIMA Virtual Lab contains software programs exclusive to UT's HIA undergraduate program.

Real-world experience. UToledo undergrads get professional practice through a senior capstone project and a course that requires students to work for 15 weeks in a healthcare facility.


Career Opportunities

The U.S. Department of Labor predicts more than 50,000 new health information specialist jobs will be created during the next 10 years. Starting salaries can range from $30,000 to $50,000. University of Toledo health information administration graduates are qualified to work in myriad settings.

Sample Jobs in Health Information Administration

  • Case management director
  • Customer relations representative
  • Health information manager or director
  • Information security specialist

Sample Work Sites

  • Medical centers
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Healthcare consulting companies
  • Insurance companies
  • Government healthcare organizations

Online Health Information Administration Bachelor's Degree Plan of Study

UToledo’s health information administration curriculum provides a dynamic combination of structured online classes and professional, practical experience. HIA students sometimes minor in business or communications.

Health Information Administration Bachelor’s Degree Sample Courses

  • Medical Linguistics in Ancillary Services
  • Professional Practice Experience (PPE)
  • Compliance and Ethical Issues in Health care

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Online Health Information Administration Bachelor's Degree

4-year program

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OUT-OF-STATE TUITION DISCOUNT RATE

This 100% online degree program qualifies non-Ohio residents to pay in-state tuition rates with a $5 per credit hour surcharge.

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