In Nebraska an estimated 42 students graduate from health information schools every year. If you too are interested in studying health information, Nebraska has 2 health information schools from which you can choose. At health information schools in Nebraska, you can expect to pay $2,127 per year in tuition for a degree in health information.
The largest health information school in Nebraska, by student population is Central Community College. It is located in Grand Island. Approximately 38 students graduated with a health information degree from Central Community College in 2009, which was 90% of the total state health information graduates for that year. Tuition at Central Community College, was $2,310 per year in 2010.
A majority of those with an education in health information pursue a career as a health information technician. If after graduation, you are planning on working in Nebraska, it is important to know that the job outlook for health information graduates in the state is good. Approximately 1,700 health information technicians are currently working in Nebraska. This number is projected to increase to 2,040 by the year 2018. This indicates a 19% change in the number of health information technicians in Nebraska.
If you work as a health information technician in Nebraska, your yearly salary can range from less than $20,098 to more than $46,430. But the median salary for health information technicians earn $30,328 per year, in Nebraska.
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Central Community College
Address:
3134 West Hwy 34, Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-4903
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Western Nebraska Community College
Address:
1601 E 27th St, Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361-1899
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate