Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

Certificate (2-4 Years)CIP 51.0707

at South Texas College in McAllen, TX

34.33 - Below AveragePublicAccredited

Program Details

Duration

About 2 years

IPEDS 2023

Completers

7

IPEDS 2023

Median Earnings (1yr)

$27,545

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes

Median Earnings (1 Year)

$27,545

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.

How This Program Compares

First-year graduate earnings vs. Healthcare programs in Texas

$27,54546% below average

Benchmark: $51,431 — average of 72 comparable programs

College Scorecard 2023

National median wage — Healthcare

$60,780

Across all experience levels in this field

BLS

Projected job growth — Healthcare

+8%

National outlook for this field

BLS

About This Program

The Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician certificate program at South Texas College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in McAllen, TX. Falling under CIP code 51.0707 in the health information and medical records field, the program trains students in the management, coding, and maintenance of patient health records in compliance with regulatory and privacy standards. Coursework typically covers medical terminology, health data systems, ICD and CPT coding, and records management procedures.

South Texas College offers this program alongside a range of related technical and health-focused certificates, including Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Construction Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, and Drafting and Design Technology. Students in Health Information and Medical Records Technology can expect preparation for roles in hospitals, physician practices, and other healthcare organizations where accurate recordkeeping and data integrity are essential functions.

CIP 51.0707Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Category: Healthcare

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