Health Information Technology Career Outlook

2019-2020 Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Program Snapshot Report (this statewide data may or may not include Northwood Tech graduates’ responses)

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$40,245 - $43,573

Range of Yearly Salary

Northwood Tech 2019-2020 Graduate Follow-Up Survey

*Range of yearly salary based on composite from Wisconsin's 16 technical college districts (WTCS) which may or may not include Northwood Tech graduates.

Careers

Typical positions available after graduation include:

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Health Information Technician

Health Information Technicians organize and manage health information data by ensuring that it maintains its quality, accuracy, accessibility and security in both paper files and electronic systems. They use various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries and to maintain patients’ medical and treatment histories.

Additional opportunities include:

HIM Supervisor
Insurance/Business Specialist

Transfer Opportunities

After you complete your Health Information Technology associate degree at Northwood Tech, you can transfer to another college to continue your education and earn your bachelor's degree and beyond.

See How Your Credits Will Transfer

Hear From Graduates

"I have absolutely loved my time with Northwood Tech. Not to sound cliche, but I felt as though the instructors truly cared about how students were doing and whether or not they felt overwhelmed or were struggling. I went to a larger university previously and I did not feel the same vibe from them."

Deidra, Health Information Technology graduate

"The Health Information Technology program at Northwood Tech has prepared me to enter the health care field in a variety of roles. Before starting the HIT program I never knew how many jobs new and emerging technology has brought to the medical field."

Nicole, Health Information Technology graduate