New York HIM Programs

New graduates celebrate with their families at their nursing commencement ceremony.

Health Information Management Programs in New York

New York is one of the greatest places in the United States to go if you want to start a career in Health Information Management! New York Health Information Management Programs "beam" classes to students all around the world through the internet. Plus, the Health Information Management Programs in New York tend to be some of the most advanced, owing to the wide variety of professional opportunities that the state offers. This field is experiencing a resurgence of interest now that new technologies are driving more and more healthcare information online: There has never been a better time to seek your own associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree!

An associate's degree will help you align your skills with the fast paced Health Information Management world in New York relatively quickly. From the time you get started on an associate's degree, you can estimate about two years before you have it completed. In those two years, you will learn a spectrum of technical skills that will serve you well as you work at hospitals, doctor's offices, nursing homes or in home health situations throughout the state of New York. Needless to say, some of the best employers in the medical field are in the state -- and the more education you have, the better off you are!

A bachelor's degree is a way to build on your associate's degree or an alternative way of starting your education. The bachelor's degree is the "traditional" four year degree that will combine technical skills with a liberal education. You do not need an associate's degree in order to pursue a bachelor's: However, getting an associate's will often cut your four year study to only two years. You will learn in many different classes, some of them directly related to Health Information Systems, while others will touch on the subjects and ideas that contribute to our common intellectual heritage as human beings.

If you want to exceed the median income in Health Information Management of about $32,000, it is a good idea to take the plunge and pursue a master's degree. The master's degree is currently the most advanced academic degree in Health Information Management. It includes sophisticated material and techniques that will help you explore some of the most challenging, emerging issues in Health Information Management. Since much of the recent 20% growth in Health Information Management represents leadership positions, the master's degree is an exceptional choice if you want to make Health Information Management your career goal on the long term.

New York State Board of Nursing
Education Bldg.
89 Washington Avenue
2nd Floor West Wing
Albany, NY 12234
Phone: (518) 474-3817
Fax: (518) 474-3706

New York State Nurses Association

• New York State Department of Health