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Why should I become a Health Information Management (HIM) Professional?

Broad range of job opportunities

Students who graduate from the HIM Program at ISU have found opportunities in a wide range of health related industries ranging from patient care to informatics.

Dynamic, growing profession

Improvements and changes in health care delivery, information technology, financial reimbursement and federal regulations make this an exciting profession.

Excellent salary and benefits

Average starting salaries for HIM graduates are in the low $30,000s. Some graduates with previous work experience have earned starting salaries in the low $40,000s.

Professional growth opportunities

Several HIM graduates have continued their education by pursuing a master degree in information systems, business administration and healthcare administration.
Progressive professional organization - as an HIM professional you can become a member of the American Health Information Management Association  (AHIMA) which provides an avenue for networking with other professionals in the field.

As a student, you can begin to experience AHIMA by joining the Student Health Information Management Association (SHIMA).