[Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician](/majors/health-care-professions/health-medical-administrative-services/health-information-medical-records-technology-technician/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find the best return on investment for health information/medical records technology/technician students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the health information/medical records technology/technician degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Edgecombe Community College, our #1 best value for health information/medical records technology/technician in North Carolina. Edgecombe Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Tarboro. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,640, compared with $8,784 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health information/medical records technology/technician graduates is $28,490. Early-career health information/medical records technology/technician graduates make about $49,528. Set against $28,490 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Central Piedmont Community College one of the best values for health information/medical records technology/technician. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,792, compared with $8,936 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health information/medical records technology/technician graduates is $11,861. Soon after graduation, health information/medical records technology/technician degree recipients from Central Piedmont Community College generally make around $40,629. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Craven Community College one of the best values for health information/medical records technology/technician. Craven Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of New Bern. Students from in state pay about $2,022 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,630 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health information/medical records technology/technician graduates is $8,924. Soon after graduation, health information/medical records technology/technician degree recipients from Craven Community College generally make around $21,329. That is a strong return on a $8,924 median debt.
Southwestern Community College Sylva came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value health information/medical records technology/technician schools. Located in the town of Sylva, Southwestern Community College Sylva is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,112 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,184. Students borrow a median of $13,708 to complete the health information/medical records technology/technician program here. Early-career health information/medical records technology/technician graduates make about $36,418. Set against $13,708 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Carolina Community College earned it the #5 place for health information/medical records technology/technician. Set in the town of Sanford, Central Carolina Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,711, with out-of-state students paying around $8,855. Students borrow a median of $10,266 to complete the health information/medical records technology/technician program here. Soon after graduation, health information/medical records technology/technician degree recipients from Central Carolina Community College generally make around $28,178. That is a strong return on a $10,266 median debt.
Gaston College placed #6 among the best values for health information/medical records technology/technician. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Gaston College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,186, while out-of-state students pay about $9,330. Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $10,915 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health information/medical records technology/technician degree recipients from Gaston College generally make around $39,937. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Forsyth Technical Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value health information/medical records technology/technician schools. Forsyth Technical Community College is a large public school located in the city of Winston-Salem. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,276, while out-of-state students pay about $6,884. Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $19,041 in student loans. Early-career health information/medical records technology/technician graduates make about $33,662. Set against $19,041 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pitt Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value health information/medical records technology/technician schools. Set in the suburb of Winterville, Pitt Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,871, while out-of-state students pay about $13,087. Typical student debt for health information/medical records technology/technician graduates is $22,192. Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician graduates of Pitt Community College earn a median of $30,699 early in their careers. Set against $22,192 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Davidson County Community College came in at #9 for value in health information/medical records technology/technician this year. Located in the rural area of Thomasville, Davidson County Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $1,980 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,588. Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $16,693 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health information/medical records technology/technician degree recipients from Davidson County Community College generally make around $37,553. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Brunswick Community College came in at #10 for value in health information/medical records technology/technician this year. Set in the rural area of Bolivia, Brunswick Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,553, while out-of-state students pay about $8,697. Typical student debt for health information/medical records technology/technician graduates is $5,500. Early-career health information/medical records technology/technician graduates make about $47,493. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Catawba Valley Community College came in at #11 for value in health information/medical records technology/technician this year. Catawba Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Hickory. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,427, with out-of-state students paying around $7,803. Students borrow a median of $9,187 to complete the health information/medical records technology/technician program here. Early-career health information/medical records technology/technician graduates make about $28,516. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Guilford Technical Community College earned the #12 position for value in health information/medical records technology/technician this year. Set in the suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,320, compared with $7,696 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete the health information/medical records technology/technician program here. Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician graduates of Guilford Technical Community College earn a median of $36,124 early in their careers. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Belmont Abbey College earned the #13 position for value in health information/medical records technology/technician this year. Located in the suburb of Belmont, Belmont Abbey College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,500. Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $27,140 in student loans. Early-career health information/medical records technology/technician graduates make about $40,322. Set against $27,140 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
