Best HIM Schools Near Gahanna, OH (2026)

Gahanna, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering health information management programs, with tuition ranging from $6,006 to $13,935 per year for indexed programs. Gahanna has a population of about 35,438. Median household income is $106,004 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning health information management-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $107,520 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Health Information Management Schools to Gahanna

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH 7.6 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,435
Avg net price $8,400/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 7.8 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Franklin University

Columbus, OH 8.1 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,892
Avg net price $25,243/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH 44.3 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,006
Avg net price $8,062/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,006
Out‑of‑state$11,766
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Clark State College

Springfield, OH 50.4 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,584
Avg net price $12,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 73.2 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,558
Avg net price $5,992/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, OH 85.0 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,968
Avg net price $21,807/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,875
Out‑of‑state$13,875
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Washington State College of Ohio

Marietta, OH 86.4 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,988
Avg net price $7,714/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Health Information Management Wages Near Gahanna

Gahanna is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$107,520Columbus, OH$112,586
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$83,580Columbus, OH$87,518
Medical Records Specialist$51,230Columbus, OH$53,644

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.


Gahanna at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,438Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$106,004Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+53.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited health information management schools are near Gahanna, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering health information management programs near Gahanna. The closest is Columbus State Community College in Columbus, OH (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clark State College (50.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying health information management-related roles near Gahanna are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($107,520), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($83,580), Medical Records Specialist ($51,230). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Reynoldsburg instead of Gahanna?

Reynoldsburg, OH is 5.9 miles from Gahanna 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 Gahanna an affordable place to study health information management?

Gahanna’s median household income of $106,004 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gahanna while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Gahanna

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

Data verified: August 31, 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.