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Health information technology programs in Georgia

12 health information programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

12 schools offer these health information technology programs, and Georgia has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Health information technologists and medical registrars help design electronic healthcare systems and analyze clinical data; some specialize in electronic health records systems, including setting them up and training staff. Most need at least an associate degree in health information management or a related field, and employers may prefer certification or expect it after hiring.1

In Georgia, all 12 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 12 programs here are health information technology (associate degree, 9 programs), electronic health records specialist (CEHRS, 2 programs) and health information certificate or diploma (1 program).

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How much do health information technology programs cost in Georgia?

Two-year degrees (9 programs)
$5,874 to $9,271most of them, usually 68 to 80 weeks long
Other health information technology programs (3 programs)
$2,000 to $7,095all 3 with a price

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
26%
Working 6 months later
74%
Earned a year, estimated
about $29,900
Length
42 to 80 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Georgia may also offer health information technology programs. How these figures are made

Are there free health information technology programs in Georgia?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 12 health information programs in Georgia approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Health information technology (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Degree --HI13--

    Atlanta Technical College

    Atlanta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Atlanta Technical College, AtlantaHealth information technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,600
    Price if you pay yourself$12,415

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Degree --HI13-- at Atlanta Technical College
    More details about HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Degree --HI13-- at Atlanta Technical College
    Finished
    12%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,662
    Length
    90 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    278
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,415
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    School website, HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Degree --HI13-- at Atlanta Technical College

  • Health information technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Health Information Management Technology --HI13--

    Georgia Piedmont Technical College

    Clarkston

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Georgia Piedmont Technical College, ClarkstonHealth information technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,874

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Health Information Management Technology --HI13-- at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
    Finished
    7%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,446
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $3,125
    Students counted
    203
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,874
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7

  • Health information technology (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Health Information Management Technology Degree--HI13

    Lanier Technical College

    Gainesville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lanier Technical College, GainesvilleHealth information technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,300
    Price if you pay yourself$8,315

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Health Information Management Technology Degree--HI13 at Lanier Technical College
    More details about Health Information Management Technology Degree--HI13 at Lanier Technical College
    Finished
    31%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,316
    Length
    75 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,100
    Students counted
    132
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,315
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    School website, Health Information Management Technology Degree--HI13 at Lanier Technical College

  • Electronic health records specialist (CEHRS)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electronic Medical Records/Electronic Health Records

    International Information Technology & Application

    Marietta

    High school diploma or equivalent

    International Information Technology & Application, MariettaElectronic health records specialist (CEHRS)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,590
    School website, Electronic Medical Records/Electronic Health Records at International Information Technology & Application
    More details about Electronic Medical Records/Electronic Health Records at International Information Technology & Application
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    99
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,590
    School website, Electronic Medical Records/Electronic Health Records at International Information Technology & Application

  • Health information technology (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Health Information Management Technology (Hi13)

    West Georgia Technical College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    West Georgia Technical College, WacoHealth information technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,900
    Price if you pay yourself$9,271

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Health Information Management Technology (Hi13) at West Georgia Technical College
    Finished
    24%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,466
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,235
    Students counted
    95
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,271
    students trained with WIOA funding
    13

  • Health information technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Health Information Management--Hi13

    Ogeechee Technical College

    Statesboro

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ogeechee Technical College, StatesboroHealth information technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,400
    Price if you pay yourself$4,639
    More details about Health Information Management--Hi13 at Ogeechee Technical College
    Finished
    28%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,844
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    74
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,639

  • Health information technology (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HIT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY- Degree--HI13

    Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

    Valdosta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, ValdostaHealth information technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,400
    Price if you pay yourself$6,408

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, HIT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY- Degree--HI13 at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
    More details about HIT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY- Degree--HI13 at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
    Finished
    20%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,355
    Length
    42 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $950
    Students counted
    71
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,408
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, HIT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY- Degree--HI13 at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

  • Health information technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Degree (HI13)

    Albany Technical College

    Albany

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Albany Technical College, AlbanyHealth information technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,600
    Price if you pay yourself$7,192
    Program website, HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Degree (HI13) at Albany Technical College
    More details about HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Degree (HI13) at Albany Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,398
    Length
    66 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $660
    Students counted
    43
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,192
    Program website, HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Degree (HI13) at Albany Technical College

  • Health information technology (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Health Information Management Technology (HI13) Associate of Applied Science Degree

    Georgia Northwestern Technical College

    Rome

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Georgia Northwestern Technical College, RomeHealth information technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,900
    Program website, Health Information Management Technology (HI13) Associate of Applied Science Degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
    More details about Health Information Management Technology (HI13) Associate of Applied Science Degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,250
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,900
    Program website, Health Information Management Technology (HI13) Associate of Applied Science Degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical College

  • Electronic health records specialist (CEHRS)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electronic Health Record Information Technology Specialist

    R.E.A.D. (Rapid Enhanced Active Development, Inc.)

    McDonough

    High school diploma or equivalent

    R.E.A.D. (Rapid Enhanced Active Development, Inc.), McDonoughElectronic health records specialist (CEHRS)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,000
    More details about Electronic Health Record Information Technology Specialist at R.E.A.D. (Rapid Enhanced Active Development, Inc.)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $830
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000

  • Health information technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Health Information Management Technology AAS--Hi13

    Gwinnett Technical College

    Lawrenceville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gwinnett Technical College, LawrencevilleHealth information technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,736
    More details about Health Information Management Technology AAS--Hi13 at Gwinnett Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $2,250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,736

  • Health information certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY--hi61

    Southern Crescent Technical College

    Griffin

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southern Crescent Technical College, GriffinHealth information certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,095
    More details about HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY--hi61 at Southern Crescent Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,095

How to pay for health information technology programs in Georgia

WIOA funding can pay for health information technology programs in Georgia

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for health information technology programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for health information technology programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Health information technology programs in Georgia

programs with a price cost under $5,000
3 of 12
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
14th of 23
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
2 of 10
health information programs here, against the typical state's 5
12 vs 5

State comparisons use the same figures as the health information technology programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Health information technology programs in Atlanta, Gainesville, Statesboro and other Georgia cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above.

Other training in Georgia

How health information technology programs compare with the rest of medical office and lab work: Medical certification programs in Georgia

Where the Georgia health information technology program numbers come from

Which Georgia health information technology programs are on this list?

These are the health information technology programs Georgia approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Georgia offers.

How the prices and results of Georgia health information technology programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about health information technology programs in Georgia

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List