Health Information Schools
In Atlanta, Georgia

There are 2 health information schools in Atlanta for faculty to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of health information and health information education in Atlanta, which includes health information training at the following levels:

  • Health Information Certificate
  • Associates degree in Health Information

Statistics

Professional Trends

Atlanta Vs. Georgia Health Information Employment

Atlanta 2,350
Georgia 4,640

Of the 4,640 health information professionals employed in Georgia, 2,350 work in Atlanta. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of health information professionals in Atlanta has grown by 21%. Overall employment in Atlanta has also increased.

Atlanta Vs. Georgia Health Information employment growth

4,320 4,420 4,240 4,330 4,640
1,950 2,090 1,840 2,020 2,350
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Georgia
  • Dark Yellow: Atlanta

Health Information VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta

$30,280 $30,630 $31,940 $31,150 $34,350
$40,930 $42,170 $44,170 $45,520 $46,440
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Health Information in Atlanta
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta

Salaries for health information professionals in Atlanta have increased. In 2010 Atlanta health information professionals earned an average yearly salary of $34,350. The average salary for health information professionals in Atlanta was $30,280 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of health information professionals in Atlanta is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Health information professionals in Atlanta

10th percentile		 $21,950
25th percentile		 $25,860
50th percentile		 $31,700
75th percentile		 $40,850
90th percentile		 $52,550

Health information professionals in Atlanta earn a median salary of $31,700 per year. The 10% of health information professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $21,950 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 139% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Health information professionals and related professions in Atlanta

Medical Coding		 $34,350
Health Information		 $34,350
Health Information Management		 $62,175
Health Science		 $75,396
Information Technology		 $105,450
Information Systems		 $119,460

On average health information professionals in Atlanta earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Atlanta.

Educational Trends

Health Information schools in Atlanta

2

Many of Atlanta's health information professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited health information schools in the city.

Health Information Programs Offered In Atlanta

associate		 1
bachelor		 0
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 2
Total3

There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in health information offered by Atlanta's health information schools.

Student Completed Health Information Degrees In Atlanta

associate		 8
bachelor		 0
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 3
Total11

In 2010 approximately 11 students completed health information courses.

Health Information Faculty Salaries in Atlanta, Georgia

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