Health Care Information Management
The minor in Health Care Information Management is designed for those with an interest in health care, and for those with an interest in computers and health care management. Students who complete this minor are prepared to work in areas such as hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, and other areas where health care information management is required.
Common Career Paths
Some of the top jobs for those with a Health Care Information Management minor include health information technologist, medical registrar, health data analyst, medical records abstractor, health information manager, data analyst, and so much more.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with a Health Care Information Management educational background. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Health information technologist and medical registrar: $53,250
- Medical records specialist: $43,950
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s Health Care Information Management minor?
If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Ginny Kaplan using the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, visit the link below!
Frequently Asked Questions
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with a Health Care Information Management educational background. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Health information technologist and medical registrar: $53,250
- Medical records specialist: $43,950
The minor in Health Care Information Management is designed for those with an interest in health care, and for those with an interest in computers and health care management. Students who complete this minor are prepared to work in areas such as hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, and other areas where health care information management is required.
Minor Requirements
The Health Care Information Management minor consists of 15 credits distributed as follows:
| CSC 2010 Introduction to Computer Science (3) | CSC 4200 Database Management (3) |
| CSC 3601 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3) | HCA 3600 Health Care Informatics (3) |
| CSC 4100 Operating Systems (3) |
Contact
Ginny Kaplan, Ph.D., Paramedic, FAEMS
