[Health Information Management](/majors/health-care-professions/health-medical-administrative-services/health-information-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong health information management education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for health information management students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the health information management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Lakeshore Technical College, our #1 best value for health information management in Wisconsin. Set in the rural area of Cleveland, Lakeshore Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Students borrow a median of $11,582 to complete the health information management program here. Health Information Management graduates of Lakeshore Technical College earn a median of $31,554 early in their careers. Set against $11,582 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Mid State Technical College one of the best values for health information management. Set in the town of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid State Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,002, while out-of-state students pay about $7,171. Typical student debt for health information management graduates is $11,626. Health Information Management graduates of Mid State Technical College earn a median of $41,678 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value health information management schools. Located in the city of Green Bay, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,700, with out-of-state students paying around $17,288. Health Information Management graduates carry a median of $37,500 in student loans. Health Information Management graduates of University Of Wisconsin Green Bay earn a median of $41,306 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $37,500 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay admits about 89% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Wisconsin La Crosse one of the best values for health information management. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public school located in the city of La Crosse. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,070, compared with $19,517 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health information management graduates is $23,551. Early-career health information management graduates make about $49,223. Set against $23,551 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse admits about 76% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Herzing University Madison earned it the #5 place for health information management. Set in the city of Madison, Herzing University Madison is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,450. Health Information Management graduates carry a median of $34,998 in student loans. Early-career health information management graduates make about $32,641. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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