Best HIM Schools Near Murray, KY (2026)

Murray, Kentucky has 12 accredited schools offering health information management programs, with tuition ranging from $4,728 to $31,300 per year for indexed programs. Murray has a population of about 17,888. Median household income is $40,348 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning health information management-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $103,450 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Health Information Management Schools to Murray

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

#1

Hopkinsville Community College

Hopkinsville, KY 49.4 miles from Murray BOC Score 50.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,323
Avg net price $5,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,728
Out‑of‑state$6,432
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 106.2 miles from Murray BOC Score 52.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,889
Avg net price $10,990/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Jefferson Community and Technical College

Louisville, KY 180.4 miles from Murray BOC Score 49.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,171
Avg net price $6,376/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,808
Out‑of‑state$6,512
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY 182.6 miles from Murray BOC Score 43.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,008
Avg net price $25,532/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY 234.5 miles from Murray BOC Score 52.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,795
Avg net price $11,040/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,320
Out‑of‑state$21,230
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Gateway Community and Technical College

Florence, KY 260.3 miles from Murray BOC Score 55.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,147
Avg net price $5,725/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Beckfield College-Florence

Florence, KY 260.5 miles from Murray BOC Score 44.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,114
Avg net price $28,133/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

Cumberland, KY 295.7 miles from Murray BOC Score 48.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,482
Avg net price $3,731/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Health Information Management Wages Near Murray

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$103,450
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$49,330
Medical Records Specialist$48,410

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.


Murray at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,888Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,348Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited health information management schools are near Murray, KY?

Our directory has 12 accredited schools offering health information management programs near Murray. The closest is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll in Paris, TN (22.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Trevecca Nazarene University (93.1 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying health information management roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying health information management-related roles in Kentucky are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($103,450), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($49,330), Medical Records Specialist ($48,410). Wages for Murray workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Paducah instead of Murray?

Paducah, KY is 36.2 miles from Murray 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 Murray an affordable place to study health information management?

Murray’s median household income of $40,348 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Murray while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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 Murray

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

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.