Best HIM Schools Near Shamokin, PA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Shamokin, Pennsylvania has 18 accredited schools offering health information management programs, with tuition ranging from $5,280 to $25,980 per year for indexed programs. Shamokin has a population of about 6,890. Median household income is $36,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning health information management-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $103,670 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Health Information Management Schools to Shamokin

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

#1

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA 38.7 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 47.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 18%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,370
Avg net price $18,953/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,854
Out‑of‑state$19,854
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  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Reading Area Community College

Reading, PA 45.2 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 42.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,082
Avg net price $9,228/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, PA 50.1 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 47.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,436
Avg net price $9,203/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

YTI Career Institute-York

York, PA 55.3 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 66.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,672
Avg net price $14,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21

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

#5

York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education

York, PA 59.4 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 77.6
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,322
Avg net price $13,490/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

South Hills School of Business & Technology

State College, PA 68.1 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 48.1
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,539
Avg net price $19,673/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Delaware County Community College

Media, PA 83.4 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 50.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,391
Avg net price $6,576/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,930
Out‑of‑state$15,540
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Peirce College

Philadelphia, PA 93.2 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 46.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,660
Avg net price $12,148/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Health Information Management Wages Near Shamokin

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$103,670
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$59,980
Medical Records Specialist$46,840

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.

Shamokin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population6,890Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$36,438Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited health information management schools are near Shamokin, PA?

Our directory has 18 accredited schools offering health information management programs near Shamokin. The closest is Central Penn College in Summerdale, PA (38.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cecil College (85.3 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying health information management-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($103,670), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($59,980), Medical Records Specialist ($46,840). Wages for Shamokin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Shamokin?

Sunbury, PA is 13.2 miles from Shamokin 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 Shamokin an affordable place to study health information management?

Shamokin’s median household income of $36,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shamokin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Shamokin

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

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.

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