Best HIM Schools Near West Memphis, AR (2026)

West Memphis, Arkansas has 10 accredited schools offering health information management programs, with tuition ranging from $3,336 to $28,600 per year for indexed programs. West Memphis has a population of about 24,147. Median household income is $41,860 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning health information management-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $112,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Health Information Management Schools to West Memphis

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer health information management programs near West Memphis, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from West Memphis city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from West Memphis. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Helena, AR 48.5 miles from West Memphis BOC Score 52.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,552
Avg net price $4,848/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, AR 86.2 miles from West Memphis BOC Score 55.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,818
Avg net price $5,095/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Arkansas State University-Beebe

Beebe, AR 96.0 miles from West Memphis BOC Score 49.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,603
Avg net price $11,698/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,336
Out‑of‑state$5,232
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ozarka College

Melbourne, AR 114.0 miles from West Memphis BOC Score 57.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,314
Avg net price $4,543/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

North Little Rock, AR 121.6 miles from West Memphis BOC Score 41.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,722
Avg net price $14,327/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Arkansas Grantham

LIttle Rock, AR 124.0 miles from West Memphis BOC Score 49.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,496
Avg net price $8,370/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 28%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, AR 141.8 miles from West Memphis BOC Score 49.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,902
Avg net price $14,287/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,292
Out‑of‑state$14,857
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Arkansas State University Three Rivers

Malvern, AR 158.2 miles from West Memphis BOC Score 53.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,374
Avg net price $8,070/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas health information management page.


Health Information Management Wages Near West Memphis

West Memphis is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$112,800Memphis, TN-MS-AR$122,343
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$52,040Memphis, TN-MS-AR$56,443
Medical Records Specialist$53,100Memphis, TN-MS-AR$57,592

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


West Memphis at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,147Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$41,860Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited health information management schools are near West Memphis, AR?

Our directory has 10 accredited schools offering health information management programs near West Memphis. The closest is The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN (9.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas State University-Beebe (96.0 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying health information management roles near West Memphis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying health information management-related roles near West Memphis are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($112,800), Medical Records Specialist ($53,100), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($52,040). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Memphis instead of West Memphis?

Memphis, TN is 13.0 miles from West Memphis and has its own set of local health information management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is West Memphis an affordable place to study health information management?

West Memphis’s median household income of $41,860 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Memphis while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in West Memphis

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for West Memphis:

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.