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Medical Records Technician Schools in Illinois

3,274 students earned Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician degrees in Illinois in the <nil> year.

A Medical Records Technician major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medical Records Technician Majors in Illinois

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,822
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,822
Associate Degree 412
Master’s Degree 32
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a health information/medical records technology/technician major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health information/medical records technology/technician majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 24.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
  • White: 52.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Medical Records Technician Grads in Illinois

8,250 people in the state and 208,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health information/medical records technology/technician.

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Wages for Medical Records Technician Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a health information/medical records technology/technician grad in the state is $45,800, compared to a typical salary of $44,010 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer health information/medical records technology/technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
22,994 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. An average student at DeVry University - Illinois will pay a net price of $28,883. 98% of students get financical aid.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,577 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,181. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,551 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,695. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
231 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 23% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $16,625 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,779 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,597.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
13,010 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,331.

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College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,679 a year. 59% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,519.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,433 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,821 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,277. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Graduates earn an average $29,006 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,578 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending MVCC will pay a net price of $1,610. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Medical Records Technician Careers in IL

Some of the careers health information/medical records technology/technician majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 4% $41,520

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to health information/medical records technology/technician.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Health Care Management 848
Health Information Management 239
Hospital & Care Facility Management 123
Other Health/Medical Admin Services 40
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist 25
Medical Administration/ Assistant 14
Medical Office Administration 7
Medical Transcription 7

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