Best HIM Schools Near Kenner, LA (2026)

Kenner, Louisiana has 6 accredited schools offering health information management programs, with tuition ranging from $4,079 to $16,954 per year for indexed programs. Kenner has a population of about 65,113. Median household income is $64,099 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area, the top-earning health information management-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $120,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Health Information Management Schools to Kenner

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

#1

Herzing University-New Orleans

Metairie, LA 6.0 miles from Kenner BOC Score 37.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $21,269/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA 9.2 miles from Kenner BOC Score 41.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,305
Avg net price $9,747/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, LA 12.6 miles from Kenner BOC Score 30.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,042
Avg net price $14,810/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Williams Technical College

Houma, LA 40.9 miles from Kenner BOC Score 47.1
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 85%
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

River Parishes Community College

Gonzales, LA 42.3 miles from Kenner BOC Score 46.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,848
Avg net price $10,756/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA 106.4 miles from Kenner BOC Score 53.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,089
Avg net price $13,530/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Louisiana Delta Community College

Monroe, LA 201.2 miles from Kenner BOC Score 41.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,438
Avg net price $7,702/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA 224.2 miles from Kenner BOC Score 63.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,279
Avg net price $11,864/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Health Information Management Wages Near Kenner

Kenner is part of the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area (BLS area code 35380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$120,700New Orleans-Metairie, LA$130,346
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$72,870New Orleans-Metairie, LA$78,693
Medical Records Specialist$46,930New Orleans-Metairie, LA$50,680

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.


Kenner at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population65,113Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,099Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited health information management schools are near Kenner, LA?

Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering health information management programs near Kenner. The closest is Herzing University-New Orleans in Metairie, LA (6.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwest Mississippi Community College (89.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying health information management-related roles near Kenner are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($120,700), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($72,870), Medical Records Specialist ($46,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in New Orleans instead of Kenner?

New Orleans, LA is 19.9 miles from Kenner 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 Kenner an affordable place to study health information management?

Kenner’s median household income of $64,099 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kenner while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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 Kenner

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

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.