Costs

Tuition*

Students are encouraged to review the official tuition rate information posted by Tacoma Community College.

There are a total of 105 credits in the HIM program (including 15 prerequisite credits). The following tuition figures are purely an estimate. Overall tuition and programs costs will vary.

*Tuition costs are up to date as of March 2010

Tuition Rates Washington State Resident

$99.14 per credit (1-10 credits)
$43.38 per credit (11-18 credits)
$86.85 per credit (over 18 credits)

The full-time student who averages 15 credits per quarter can anticipate completing the program in 6 quarters. ($1,208.30 for 15 credits) x 6 quarters = $7250

Approximate Miscellaneous Costs:

Books and Supplies	$1,800
Course Fees	$360
Student Approved Registration fees	$240
Student Membership in AHIMA	$35
RHIT Credential Examination fee	$229
Certified Background Check	$70
Total	$2,734

Total program costs for Washington state resident $9,983.80**

Non-Resident U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (DOD overseas qualify)

$112.14 per credit (1-10 credits)
$44.07 per credit (11-18 credits)
$86.85 per credit (over 18 credits)

The full-time student who averages 15 credits per quarter can anticipate completing the program in 6 quarters. ($1,341.75 for 15 credits) x 6 quarters = $8051

Approximate Miscellaneous Costs:

Books and Supplies	$1,800
Course Fees	$360
Student Approved Registration fees	$240
Student Membership in AHIMA	$35
RHIT Credential Examination fee	$229
Certified Background Check	$70
Total	$2,734

Total program costs for non-resident U.S. citizen $10,785**

** Overall tuition and program costs will be higher if a student's academic plan deviates from the prescribed 15 credits/quarter.

Programs

Tuition*

Tuition Rates Washington State Resident

Non-Resident U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (DOD overseas qualify)