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Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Augusta, GA (2026)

Updated September 14, 2026 · Medical Billing Path Editorial Team · BLS OEWS May 2025 IPEDS / College Scorecard

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Key takeaway: 3 institutions in Augusta, Georgia reported completions in a medical billing, coding, or health information program in the latest federal IPEDS data. The cards below are campuses in Augusta. Fully online programs based elsewhere also enroll Augusta residents.

If you work days or might move, look at fully online programs that map to a national exam as well as these campuses. A local school can still require a practicum you have to attend in person, and the first job is often on site even after an online program.

The cards below come from Department of Education IPEDS data, ordered by our independent BOC Score where the school publishes enough outcomes to score. Partner listings appear in the program finder and carry Esy’s own sponsored label.

Choosing between Augusta schools

Compare programs on the credential you leave with (certificate, diploma, or associate degree), which certification exam the curriculum typically prepares you for, whether a practicum is required and where, and the total published cost. Ask who places the practicum. Our program guide covers those points, and the Georgia page has the state’s full wage percentile table. Metro pay for this area is on the salary page for the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro.

Schools in Augusta, GA

  • Augusta University

    BOC 54.4

    Augusta, GA · Public, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential levels
    Certificate (1-2 years), Post-baccalaureate certificate
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    9

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Augusta Technical College

    BOC 45.4

    Augusta, GA · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator; Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician; Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Award level 21, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    34

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Miller-Motte College-Augusta

    BOC 26.7

    Augusta, GA · Private for-profit, 2-year

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician; Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    43

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

School data: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS and College Scorecard (latest available year in the shared dataset). Tuition is the published sticker price and does not reflect what any student pays. This site is not affiliated with any listed school.

What medical records specialists earn in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

BLS publishes this occupation at the metropolitan-area level. The table is the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC estimate, not a number we interpolated for Augusta.

Bar chart of annual wage percentiles for medical records specialists in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (BLS OEWS May 2025, SOC 29-2072): 10th $36,940, median $53,830, 90th $75,360.
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC percentiles. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, SOC 29-2072. No rounding.
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Augusta wage percentiles. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, SOC 29-2072. No rounding.
PercentileAnnual wage
10th percentile$36,940
25th percentile$43,630
Median$53,830
75th percentile$65,170
90th percentile$75,360
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MeasureAugusta-Richmond County, GA-SCUnited States
Median annual wage$53,830$51,140
Mean annual wage$56,270$56,790
10th percentile$36,940$37,000
25th percentile$43,630$43,490
75th percentile$65,170$64,820
90th percentile$75,360$81,150
Median hourly wage$25.88$24.59
Employment410194,720
Jobs per 1,000 workers1.7571.2523
Location quotient1.41.0

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-2072 (Medical Records Specialists), metropolitan estimates. Location quotient 1.0 is the national share of employment. A missing cell is suppressed in the source; we do not estimate it.

Statewide Georgia median: $51,550. Full metro page: Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC salary.

Frequently asked questions

Which schools in Augusta offer medical billing and coding programs?
Based on IPEDS completions data, Augusta University, Augusta Technical College, Miller-Motte College-Augusta in Augusta report programs in the health information, medical insurance coding, or medical billing family (CIP 51.07). Confirm current offerings directly with each school.
What do medical billers and coders earn near Augusta?
BLS reported a median of $53,830 per year for medical records specialists in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro in May 2025 (SOC 29-2072). Full percentiles are on this page and on the metro salary page.
Can I complete a medical billing and coding program online from Augusta?
Yes. Many programs enroll nationally online, and some Augusta schools offer online or hybrid formats. Ask whether a practicum must be completed in person. Online study is common. A remote job after graduation usually still requires certification plus experience.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in billing or coding in Augusta?
No. No state, including Georgia, licenses medical billers or coders. Employers look for a completed program and an industry certification such as the CPC, CCA, CCS, or CBCS.
How should I choose among Augusta schools?
Compare the credential you leave with, which exam the curriculum maps to, who places the practicum, and the total published cost. Editorial cards are ordered by our independent BOC Score, not by advertising.

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