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Colleges

Health Information is one of the fastest growing professions in the country based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  According to the American Health Information Management Association, there are more than 120 different job titles that health information professionals hold, indicating a broad range of skills and opportunities.

For information on the HIM profession, visit AHIMA’s Career & Student Center.

Below is a list of programs available in Mississippi.

HIT Programs

Hinds Community College1750 Chadwick Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
Degree Awarded: Accredited Associate HIM Program
Contact: Michelle McGuffee, BS, RHIA
Phone: 601-376-4823
Email: mlmcguffee@hindscc.edu

Itawamba Community College
2176 South Eason Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38801
Contact: Donna H. Vaughn, RHIA
Phone: 662-620-5123
Email: dhvaughn@iccms.edu

Meridian Community College
910 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
Contact: Rebecca Higginbotham
Phone: 601-484-8758
Email: rhigginb@meridiancc.edu

Pearl River Community College
101 Highway 11 North
Poplarville, MS 39470
Contact: Debbie Ferrill – Forrest County Campus
Phone: 601-554-5512
Email: dferrill@prcc.edu
Contact: Laurel Ramsey – Popularville Campus
Phone: 601.403.1104
Email: lramsey@prcc.edu

Southwest Mississippi Community College
1156 College Dr
Summit, MS 39666
Contact: Kristy Artmann Carlisle
Phone: 601-276-2015
Email: kartmann@smcc.edu

HIA & Masters Programs

University of Mississippi Medical Center
School of Health Related Professions
2500 North State St
Jackson, MS 39216
Contact: Lisa Morton, Program Director
Phone: 601-984-6371
Email: memorton@umc.edu

William Carey University
Health Information Management
710 William Carey University Blvd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Contact: Dr. Jude Haney
Phone: 601-318-6260
Email: jhaney@wmcarey.edu