Mission
Prepare students to improve healthcare outcomes by providing the knowledge needed to ensure accessibility, accuracy, availability, integrity, and security of patient health information. We strive to challenge the intellect and develop the skills, character, and ethics of students required to begin and flourish in a career in health information management.
Contact Us
Questions related to the HIM degree or certificates including program admission, course
progression, etc. Please contact:
Lydia Danton, MSHIIM, RHIA, CHDA
Program Director
LDanton@collin.edu
972.548.6676
For questions related to college operations including admission to the college, financial
aid, registration, etc. contact Academic Advising.
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AAS-HIM
Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management (AAS-HIM)
AAS-HIM Steps to Apply
Steps to Apply
AAS-HIM has a Selective Admission Process
Medical Coding and Billing
27 credit hour certificate. All courses are available online.
There are no special admission requirements.
Data Management Applications for Healthcare
17 credit hour certificate. All courses are available online.
There are no special admission requirements.
The Health Information Management accreditor of Collin College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for an Associate of Science degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2023. 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.
As a HIMSS Approved Education Partner, Collin College has met HIMSS’ rigorous standards for delivering world-class, effective healthcare and health IT education. Collin College is a member of an exclusive group of others that are authorized to offer HIMSS-approved education programs that prepare candidates for advanced knowledge in health IT or healthcare.
Per Credit Hour Course Tuition Rates and Fees
Effective through Summer 2026
| Program | Credit Hours | Residency Category | Base per credit (tuition+$2 student activity fee) | Cougar Book Bundle per credit | Total per credit | Estimated Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAS-HIM | 60 | Texas + Collin County resident | $67 | $23 | $90 | $5,400 |
| AAS-HIM | 60 | Texas Resident / Not in Collin County |
$127 |
$23 | $150 | $9,000 |
| AAS-HIM | 60 | Out-of-State |
$202 |
$23 | $225 | $13,500 |
| Medical Coding & Billing – Level 1 Certificate | 27 | Texas + Collin County resident | $67 | $23 | $90 | $2,430 |
| Medical Coding & Billing – Level 1 Certificate | 27 | Texas Resident / Not in Collin County | $127 | $23 | $150 | $4,050 |
| Medical Coding & Billing – Level 1 Certificate | 27 | Out-of-State | $202 | $23 | $225 | $6,075 |
| Data Management Applications – Level 2 Certificate | 17 | Texas + Collin County resident | $67 | $23 | $90 | $1,530 |
| Data Management Applications – Level 2 Certificate | 17 | Texas Resident / Not in Collin County | $127 | $23 | $150 | $2,550 |
| Data Management Applications – Level 2 Certificate | 17 | Out-of-State | $202 | $23 | $225 | $3,825 |