Health Information Schools
In Seattle, Washington
In Seattle, there is only one health information school where health information faculty can find employment. The trends in Seattle's health information academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes health information training at the following levels:
- Health Information Certificate
- Associates degree in Health Information
Statistics
Professional Trends
Seattle Vs. Washington Health Information Employment
| Seattle | 2,220 |
| Washington | 4,920 |
Exactly 2,220 of the 4,920 health information professionals employed in Washington State, work in Seattle. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of health information professionals in Seattle has shrunk by 2%. Overall employment in Seattle has increased.
Seattle Vs. Washington Health Information employment growth
| 4,800 | 4,540 | 4,470 | 4,470 | 4,920 |
| 2,260 | 1,990 | 1,980 | 1,830 | 2,220 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Washington
- Dark Yellow: Seattle
Health Information VS. All professions salaries in Seattle
| $34,500 | $36,580 | $38,560 | $40,040 | $41,000 |
| $47,730 | $49,890 | $51,680 | $53,240 | $54,610 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Health Information in Seattle
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Seattle
Salaries for health information professionals in Seattle have increased. In 2010 Seattle health information professionals earned an average yearly salary of $41,000. Four years earlier in 2006, health information professionals in Seattle made an average salary of $34,500 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Seattle.
Salary percentiles for Health information professionals in Seattle
10th percentile |
$25,730 |
25th percentile |
$31,550 |
50th percentile |
$38,000 |
75th percentile |
$49,230 |
90th percentile |
$60,840 |
Health information professionals in Seattle earn a median salary of $38,000 per year. The 10% of health information professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $25,730 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 136% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Health information professionals and related professions in Seattle
Medical Coding |
$41,000 |
Health Information |
$41,000 |
Health Information Management |
$78,125 |
Health Science |
$78,141 |
Information Technology |
$115,385 |
Information Systems |
$134,060 |
Seattle 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 Seattle
There is only one accredited health information school in the city. Many of Seattle's health information professionals are graduates of this school.
Health Information Programs Offered In Seattle
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in health information offered by Seattle's health information schools.
Student Completed Health Information Degrees In Seattle
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
8 |
| Total | 9 |
In 2010 approximately 9 students graduated from health information courses.