Rising Demand for Health Information Technologists: TSTC’s 100% Online Program Offers Associate of Applied Science and Certificates of Completion

The Health Information Technology program offered by Texas State Technical College is a vital asset in the cybersecurity of the health care industry. This 100% online program provides students with an Associate of Applied Science degree and two certificates of completion, equipping them with knowledge on the business side, information technology, and health science aspects of the field. Graduates of this program are eligible to work in various healthcare settings such as hospitals and government positions.

Liza Perea, a student in the program, decided to further her career in the home health care field by joining TSTC’s Health Information Technology program. She is excited about graduating in fall 2024 and proud of the education she is receiving at TSTC. With technological advancements and an aging population contributing to the increasing demand for professionals in this area, health information technology is growing rapidly.

According to onetonline.org, health information technologists and medical registrars in Texas earn an average annual salary of $70,610, with job opportunities predicted to grow by 22% from 2020 to 2030. Interested individuals can register for the fall semester on tstc.edu and find more information about a career in health information technology.