Best HIM Schools Near Waterville, ME (2026)

Waterville, Maine has 4 accredited schools offering health information management programs, with tuition ranging from $4,156 to $44,210 per year for indexed programs. Waterville has a population of about 16,704. Median household income is $47,489 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maine, the top-earning health information management-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $120,320 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Health Information Management Schools to Waterville

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

#1

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, ME 4.4 miles from Waterville BOC Score 61.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,035
Avg net price $3,910/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,156
Out‑of‑state$7,036
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, ME 15.8 miles from Waterville BOC Score 35.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,342
Avg net price $10,924/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,888
Out‑of‑state$22,178
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Beal University

Bangor, ME 46.2 miles from Waterville BOC Score 37.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,639
Avg net price $40,109/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 30%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of New England

Biddeford, ME 83.2 miles from Waterville BOC Score 53.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,921
Avg net price $38,107/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,210
Out‑of‑state$44,210
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Health Information Management Wages Near Waterville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Maine, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$120,320
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$50,320
Medical Records Specialist$52,090

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.


Waterville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,704Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,489Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited health information management schools are near Waterville, ME?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering health information management programs near Waterville. The closest is Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, ME (4.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of New England (83.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying health information management-related roles in Maine are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($120,320), Medical Records Specialist ($52,090), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($50,320). Wages for Waterville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Augusta instead of Waterville?

Augusta, ME is 14.9 miles from Waterville 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 Waterville an affordable place to study health information management?

Waterville’s median household income of $47,489 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waterville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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 Waterville

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

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.