HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Health Information Technology program has earned a position among the Top 50 Medical and Coding programs by Intelligent.com, a resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning.
The Top 50 Medical and Coding Programs for 2021 is a comprehensive research guide based on an assessment of 162 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation and post-graduate employment.
The 2021 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third-party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 162 schools on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 50 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each school.
“The Health Information Technology faculty is pleased to receive national recognition of our CAHIIM Accredited Health Information Program,” said Donna Conn, program director. “The Health Information Technology degree is the preferred medical coding training in our area and is one of only three accredited programs in the state. While our program is known for excellent medical coding training, the HIT Degree also prepares our graduates for careers in health data analysis, revenue cycle management and health privacy and compliance.”
Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Medical and Coding Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-medical-and-coding-programs/.
Along with making the Top 50 list, Wallace State’s program was recognized as having the best student-faculty ratio.
The Health Information Technology program at Wallace State Community College is a six-semester degree program that, with the exception of the professional practice experience courses, can be completed online. Students enrolled in the HIT degree program earn stackable certificates throughout the program, including medical coding.
The program is currently accepting applications for fall 2021 entry, for both Medical Coding and Health Information Technology. Applications will be accepted through June 1. For more information, visit www.wallacestate.edu or contact program chair Donna Conn at 256–352–8325 or donna.conn@wallacestate.edu.
