Best HIM Schools Near Natchez, MS (2026)

Natchez, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering health information management programs, with tuition ranging from $4,079 to $24,146 per year for indexed programs. Natchez has a population of about 14,207. Median household income is $35,613 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning health information management-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $98,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Health Information Management Schools to Natchez

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

#1

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Summit, MS 57.1 miles from Natchez BOC Score 64.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,227
Avg net price $2,525/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS 75.3 miles from Natchez BOC Score 53.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,774
Avg net price $4,060/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS 124.6 miles from Natchez BOC Score 49.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,087
Avg net price $14,258/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,480
Out‑of‑state$15,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 35

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

#4

Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS 130.9 miles from Natchez BOC Score 53.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,922
Avg net price $5,643/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, MS 142.9 miles from Natchez BOC Score 51.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,017
Avg net price $6,962/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Meridian Community College

Meridian, MS 165.7 miles from Natchez BOC Score 50.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,002
Avg net price $6,351/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, MS 191.7 miles from Natchez BOC Score 57.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,772
Avg net price $4,608/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, MS 193.2 miles from Natchez BOC Score 44.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $24,289
Avg net price $-274/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Health Information Management Wages Near Natchez

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$98,160
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$47,000
Medical Records Specialist$41,500

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.


Natchez at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,207Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$35,613Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited health information management schools are near Natchez, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering health information management programs near Natchez. The closest is Southwest Mississippi Community College in Summit, MS (58.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Louisiana at Lafayette (99.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying health information management-related roles in Mississippi are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($98,160), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($47,000), Medical Records Specialist ($41,500). Wages for Natchez workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Vicksburg instead of Natchez?

Vicksburg, MS is 61.0 miles from Natchez 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 Natchez an affordable place to study health information management?

Natchez’s median household income of $35,613 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Natchez while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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 Natchez

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

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.