Bangor, ME • Online • $16.0K–$32.5K Base Tuition (2025-26)
Beal University offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- BS in Health Information Management
- AAS in Health Information Technology
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Health Information Management | $16.0K (base tuition listed) | 38 months | Not clearly stated |
| AAS in Health Information Technology | $32.5K (base tuition listed) | 18 months | Not clearly stated |
Beal is the only Maine school with CAHIIM-accredited HIM programs at both the associate and bachelor’s levels, both online with an on-site externship at Maine health systems such as Northern Light Health. Its outcome data come from very small cohorts.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Bachelor’s (HIM); associate (HIT) |
| Format | Online coursework; on-site externship at an assigned facility |
| Practicum Hours | BS: 40-hour externship; AAS: externship, hours not stated |
| Practicum Placement | Assigned sites, including Northern Light Health and Penobscot Community Health Center |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Maine adults seeking the RHIT or RHIA through a career-focused school |
| Distinctive Coursework | Coding (ICD-10, CPT), reimbursement, quality and statistics, project management |
| Certification Pathway | BS: RHIA eligible; AAS: RHIT preparation |
| Tuition | 2025-26 cost sheet: $15,968 (BS) and $32,535 (AAS) base tuition |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (BS next review 2031-2032; AAS 2030-2031); ACCSC institutional |
BS in Health Information Management
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Information Management at Beal University is approximately $15,968, the base tuition on Beal’s 2025-26 cost-of-attendance sheet.
The program can generally be completed in about 38 months.
BS Curriculum
- Legal Aspects and Healthcare Delivery
- Health Data Management
- Quality Management and Performance Improvement
- Healthcare Statistics and Research Methods
- Health Information Systems
- Human Resources in Healthcare
- Financial Management
- Project Management
You Should Know
- Credits and course credit values are Not clearly stated on the program page.
- Beal reports a 0% graduation rate and 16% retention for August 2024 to July 2025, based on 6 students.
BS Practicum and Capstone
- A 40-hour on-site externship before graduation, at an assigned facility.
AAS in Health Information Technology
The estimated tuition for the AAS in Health Information Technology at Beal University is approximately $32,535, the base tuition on Beal’s 2025-26 cost-of-attendance sheet.
The program can generally be completed in about 18 months.
AAS Curriculum
- Fundamentals of Law for Health Information Management
- Health Administration and Supervision
- Health Care Data Analysis and Statistics
- Health Care Reimbursement Methodologies
- ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT Coding
- Advanced Coding
- Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
You Should Know
- The page header says “Online and On-Campus,” while the body describes a fully online program.
- Reported 2024-25 outcomes cover a single graduate.
AAS Practicum and Capstone
- An externship at sites including Northern Light Health and MaineHealth; hours are Not clearly stated.
Tuition
Beal does not publish a per-credit rate. Its 2025-26 cost-of-attendance sheet lists base tuition, books, and fees by program.
| Program (2025-26) | Base Tuition | Books | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in HIM | $15,968 | $2,238 | $991 |
| AAS in HIT | $32,535 | $2,280 | $1,074 |
- HIT fees include a $275 certification exam fee and a $25 per-credit technology fee.
- Rates come from Beal’s 2025-26 cost of attendance sheet.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ The sheet does not say whether base tuition covers the whole program or one eight-month academic year, and it lists a lower figure for the longer bachelor’s than for the associate degree. Confirm the total in writing.
Without a clear program total, compare Beal’s figures against Kennebec Valley Community College, whose accredited associate degree costs Maine residents about $9,400 all in.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A pathway choice for Maine adults who want to move from the RHIT to the RHIA at one school.
Choosing a pathway. The associate degree prepares students for the RHIT and coding credentials; the bachelor’s leads to RHIA eligibility, with externships at regional health systems.
The trade-offs. Tuition figures are unclear, and published outcomes rest on one to six students, including a 0% bachelor’s graduation rate for 2024-25.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits Beal’s BS in Health Information Management (initial accreditation February 2024, next review 2031-2032) and its AAS in Health Information Technology (continuing, next review 2030-2031).
Beal University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Beal says BS graduates are eligible for AHIMA’s RHIA exam; the AAS prepares students for the RHIT exam.
Other Health Informatics Schools
See all Maine health informatics programs, browse the health informatics bachelor’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.