Health Information Schools
In Los Angeles, California
In Los Angeles, there are 3 health information schools where health information faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the health information academic community in Los Angeles, and the future trends. Academia in health information includes health information training at the following levels:
- Health Information Certificate
- Associates degree in Health Information
Statistics
Professional Trends
Los Angeles Vs. California Health Information Employment
| Los Angeles | 5,190 |
| California | 17,340 |
Exactly 5,190 of California's 17,340 health information professionals work in Los Angeles. There has been a 35% growth in the number of health information professionals in Los Angeles between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Los Angeles has also increased.
Los Angeles Vs. California Health Information employment growth
| 13,490 | 14,890 | 15,040 | 15,180 | 17,340 |
| 3,850 | 4,540 | 4,280 | 4,410 | 5,190 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Los Angeles
Health Information VS. All professions salaries in Los Angeles
| $32,980 | $34,480 | $37,060 | $38,120 | $39,180 |
| $43,160 | $45,390 | $47,600 | $49,010 | $50,240 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Health Information in Los Angeles
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Los Angeles
Salaries for health information professionals in Los Angeles have increased. In 2010 Los Angeles health information professionals earned an average yearly salary of $39,180. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for health information professionals in Los Angeles was $32,980 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Los Angeles.
Salary percentiles for Health information professionals in Los Angeles
10th percentile |
$24,850 |
25th percentile |
$29,170 |
50th percentile |
$35,690 |
75th percentile |
$45,780 |
90th percentile |
$60,250 |
Health information professionals in Los Angeles make a median yearly salary of $35,690. The difference in pay between the health information professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 142%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $24,850 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $60,250 per year.
Average Salaries for Health information professionals and related professions in Los Angeles
Medical Coding |
$39,180 |
Health Information |
$39,180 |
Health Information Management |
$71,650 |
Health Science |
$76,488 |
Information Technology |
$112,300 |
Information Systems |
$134,290 |
Los Angeles health information professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Health Information schools in Los Angeles
Many of Los Angeles' health information professionals are graduates of one of the 3 accredited health information schools in the city.
Health Information Programs Offered In Los Angeles
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 1 |
Los Angeles' health information school offers one health information degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Health Information Degrees In Los Angeles
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
69 |
| Total | 69 |
Approximately 69 students graduated from health information courses in 2010.