Why should I seek a HIT degree or certificate?
- Earning a degree or certification can enhance opportunities for a promotion.
Employment Outlook
Jobs in the health information technology fields continue to expand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in these types of positions is projected to grow 9% from 2020 to 2030.*
Sample Careers and Salary Outlook
- Health Information Technologist: $58,250
- Healthcare Supply Chain Management: $49,510
- Medical Assistant: $38,270
- Medical Secretary: $38,710
- Medical Records Specialist: $47,180
Online
The degree and many of the certificate programs can be completed entirely online.
State Grant
The degree and all four certificates are eligible for Missouri’s Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant.
Degree and Certificates
Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology (HIT)
This two-year degree helps graduates wear many different hats in the healthcare field as they learn the practical application of class concepts, facilitated through real-life experience working in the region.
Health information technicians are healthcare professionals in charge of processing patient data. They ensure quality, accuracy, accessibility and security in both paper and electronic systems.
This degree helps students earn credentials employers recognize and prepares them for a career in the growing health information field. This program is part of a stackable degree path that allows you to earn your degree one credential at a time.
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Certificate Options:
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Electronic Health Records Specialist
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Medical Office Administrative Assistant
![HIT worker on phone at the computer](/Academics/_Files/web-hit-medical-assistant-speaking-at-phone-with-patient-a-2021-08-30-14-12-14-utc.jpg)
Medical Clinical Assistant
![Medical woman entering data at a computer](/Academics/_Files/web-hit-professional-doctor-assistant-checking-medical-rec-2021-08-30-14-12-14-utc.jpg)
Medical Coding
Additional Certificate
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Healthcare Supply Chain Management
Contact Information
For more information about the HIT degree or certificates and how to apply contact:
Tresa Ryan, Assistant Professor of Health Information Technology
Email: WPHIT@MissouriState.edu
Phone: (417) 255-7786
^ Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, https://meric.mo.gov/data/occupation/occupational-employment-wages