Why study health information technology?
Health Information Technology (HIT) is where healthcare meets innovation. By studying HIT, you’ll gain the skills to manage and protect vital patient data, support clinical decision-making, and improve healthcare delivery—all without direct patient care. With the increasing demand for digital health records, telehealth, and data-driven decision-making, HIT professionals are more essential than ever. Whether you’re interested in coding, compliance, data analysis, or healthcare operations, a degree in HIT opens the door to a wide range of rewarding and in-demand career paths in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and public health organizations.
Start your journey today and be part of the future of healthcare.
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Degrees & Certificates
Health Information Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Time to Complete:
Two years
Schedule:
Day and online classes
Earning an associate degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) will provide students with the skills and credentials needed to launch a rewarding career at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and data. This program prepares students to play a vital role in managing patient information, ensuring data accuracy, supporting healthcare operations, and safeguarding privacy and compliance in medical settings.
$67,310
Average annual salary
16 %
Job growth
3200
Job openings
Career Tracks
- HIM/ EHR Technician
- Clinical Coding Analyst/Manager
- HIM/EHR Project Manager
- Privacy/Compliance Officer
- HIM Manager
- HIM Educator
- Healthcare Data Analyst
Get the education you deserve without spending your days worrying about how to afford it. Our financial aid team can help you chart a path to paying for college, including through debt-free grants and scholarships.
The Forsyth Tech Cares program supports students so they can succeed, including access to financial assistance, health services, and confidential counseling.
Accreditation
The Health Information Management accreditor of Forsyth Technical Community College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the associate degree in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed through 2029. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
Program Outcomes
100% of our HIT graduates who responded to the follow-up survey were employed full-time in the health information field within one year of graduation. This outstanding outcome showcases the strength of our program in preparing students for immediate success in today’s healthcare workforce.
We’re proud to share that 100% of HIT graduates who responded to the graduate survey reported to be satisfied with the Health Information Technology program at Forsyth Tech. Their feedback reflects our commitment to delivering a high-quality education that prepares students for success in the health information field.
The Health Information Technology (HIT) Program achieved a 22% graduation rate for the Fall 2022 cohort. This rate reflects the percentage of students who successfully completed the program within the expected timeframe (by Spring 2024).
Note: The program allows up to four academic years for completion. Some students in this cohort remain enrolled and are making continued progress toward completion within the allowable timeframe.
*Reporting period of 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2024.
This graduate applied classroom learning directly to the workplace—benefiting both their own growth and their entire team:
“Not only did the knowledge I gained help me personally, but it also made a positive impact on my entire HIM team. I was able to bring what I learned back to the department, helping us better understand our processes and work more efficiently.”
-Marjorie D. – HIT Graduate, Class of 2024
“Learning about my classmates’ passions and goals has inspired me and fostered my own sense of achievement as I navigate through my own education path. ”
Lawrence L.
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