Online Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Systems
Health Information Systems (HIS) professionals manage health information and medical records to ensure data quality, integrity, confidentiality, and security.
Is Health Information Systems Right for Me?
Have you always wanted to work in a non-patient-facing role in the healthcare system? Are you looking to either start or advance your career? Do you want a flexible degree program in a high-demand, rapidly-growing field with lots of earning potential? Then working as a health information professional is a perfect career for you!
HIS professionals communicate regularly with doctors, nurses, administrators and other healthcare professionals to ensure proper management and storage of electronic health records (EHRs).
Professionals who earn their health information systems degree online can specialize in several different areas of healthcare including medical billing, coding, health information and EHR management, health administration, cancer registry management and more.
Health Information Systems Program Highlights
High Quality Education
- Graduate with your Associates, Professional Medical Coding Certificate, and your RHIT®!
- Valuable experience and networking opportunities through UC’s national healthcare network
- Generous financial aid packages available including grants and scholarships
- Associate to Bachelor’s Fast Track – HIS grads are guaranteed acceptance into UC’s 100% online Bachelor’s in HIM! In just a few additional semesters, you can advance your degree and earn the RHIA® credential!
Flexibility
- 100% online – no campus visits required
- Option to transfer credits
- Multiple program start dates per year
Support from Application to Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your go-to resource during the application process
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
Prerequisites
Admission into the University of Cincinnati’s online Health Information Systems Associate degree is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study.
First-Year:
- You are currently a high school senior or have a high school diploma, GED, or home-school equivalent.
- As a first-year student, you will need to take an English and mathematics placement test if you have not obtained the minimum ACT/SAT score required for exemption. These tests do not affect your admission; however, the results are essential for your proper placement in classes. You must complete placement tests before you register for English or mathematics courses. All placement tests are given free of charge.
Transfer:
- Transferability is based on school accreditation, course/content comparability (including evaluation of practical assignments), year taken, and final grade.
- Submit all official transcripts for every school attended. Learn more about requesting your transcripts.
- If you have earned fewer than 30 semester or 45 quarter college credits, you must submit high school transcripts as part of your transfer application.
Complete the online application and submit a $50 application fee.
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Our staff will review your application based on the following:
After submitting your application form, all applicants are required to have official transcripts sent directly to University of Cincinnati in order to be eligible for admissions review.
- First-Year and Transfer Applicants with Fewer Than 24 Completed Semester Hours at a Prior College:
- Order official transcripts from your high school and all prior colleges (if applicable) for delivery directly to University of Cincinnati.
- Transfer Applicants with 24+ Completed Semester Hours at a Prior College:
- Order official transcripts from all prior colleges for delivery directly to University of Cincinnati.
- You are exempt from the High School transcript requirement, this item will be removed from your application checklist once your college documents are received.
Please review the section below for guidance on how to submit your transcripts.
Online transcript request systems are the preferred method to deliver official transcripts electronically. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly to determine their ordering process.
If a physical copy must be sent, DO NOT request it be delivered to you. It must be sent directly from your prior school to the following address:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
Summer 2026 | First Half Summer 2026 | Second Half Fall 2026 | First Half |
March 15, 2026 April 1, 2026 July 15, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 June 25, 2026 August 24, 2026 |
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
CAHIIM® Accreditation
The Health Information Management accreditor of the University of Cincinnati is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the associate degree in Health Information Systems Technology has been reaffirmed through 1932-33. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
CAHIIM® Future Education Model (FEM) Demonstration Program
The University of Cincinnati's online Associate of Health Information Systems Technology (AAS HIS) program has been named a Future Education Model (FEM) Demonstration Program by CAHIIM. As part of a select group of programs chosen as "early adopters," UC's online HIS program offers the latest in enhanced curriculum and accreditation standards. CAHIIM's Future Education Model promotes experiential learning through student engagement, and increased opportunities to gain authentic, real life experience throughout the program.
Together, we are leading health information into a new era of education!
After completing the online AAS HIS program, our graduates will:
- Have earned the highly sought after RHIT® credential that top employers are looking for.
- Be fully Certified as a professional Medical Coder, eligible to sit for the CPC® and CCA® exams.
- Stand out in the highly-competitive field of health information with your new degree, knowledge and skills.
- Be able to leverage the latest tools and technology to improve patient care and reduce costs.
- Be able to verify the quality, completeness, and accuracy of medical records and health information.
- Be able to code professional diagnoses and complex medical procedures for billing and reimbursement.
Program Stats
- 98% Student Satisfaction: recent surveys indicate 98% of our HIS grads were satisfied with the program!*
- 80% Employment Rate: 80% of our HIS graduates were employed in the field within one year of graduation.*
- 80% RHIT Pass Rate: average RHIT pass rate was 80% which is above the national average.*
- 71% Graduation Rate: The graduation rate was 71%.*
*2023-24 Academic Year
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