Best HIM Schools Near Marion, IA (2026)

Marion, Iowa has 6 accredited schools offering health information management programs, with tuition ranging from $4,848 to $8,100 per year for indexed programs. Marion has a population of about 41,690. Median household income is $87,105 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area, the top-earning health information management-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $99,440 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Health Information Management Schools to Marion

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer health information management programs near Marion, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marion 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 Marion. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA 56.0 miles from Marion BOC Score 42.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,766
Avg net price $20,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,475
Out‑of‑state$19,475
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport, IA 63.2 miles from Marion BOC Score 47.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,060
Avg net price $14,017/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Northeast Iowa Community College

Calmar, IA 78.4 miles from Marion BOC Score 56.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,306
Avg net price $11,272/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,780
Out‑of‑state$7,770
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, IA 80.7 miles from Marion BOC Score 56.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,507
Avg net price $10,693/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA 106.8 miles from Marion BOC Score 50.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,018
Avg net price $11,171/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northwest Iowa Community College

Sheldon, IA 230.6 miles from Marion BOC Score 72.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,776
Avg net price $14,800/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$7,650
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Health Information Management Wages Near Marion

Marion is part of the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area (BLS area code 16300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$99,440Cedar Rapids, IA$111,730
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$80,600IA statewide$90,562
Medical Records Specialist$49,710Cedar Rapids, IA$55,854

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.


Marion at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population41,690Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$87,105Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited health information management schools are near Marion, IA?

Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering health information management programs near Marion. The closest is Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport, IA (63.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Highland Community College (99.3 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying health information management-related roles near Marion are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($99,440), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($80,600), Medical Records Specialist ($49,710). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Cedar Rapids instead of Marion?

Cedar Rapids, IA is 7.2 miles from Marion 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 Marion an affordable place to study health information management?

Marion’s median household income of $87,105 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marion while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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 Marion

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

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.