Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Baltimore, MD (2026)

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Key takeaway: 5 institutions in Baltimore, Maryland reported completions in a medical billing, coding, or health information program in the latest federal IPEDS data. The cards below are campuses in Baltimore. Fully online programs based elsewhere also enroll Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Maryland page has the state’s full wage percentile table. Metro pay for this area is on the salary page for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro.

Schools in Baltimore, MD

  • University of Maryland-Baltimore County

    BOC 78.7

    Baltimore, MD · Public, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential levels
    Award level 21, Master's
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    35
  • Coppin State University

    BOC 44.5

    Baltimore, MD · Public, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential levels
    Post-baccalaureate certificate, Post-master's certificate
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    17
  • Community College of Baltimore County

    BOC 41.7

    Baltimore, MD · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential level
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    3
  • All-State Career-Baltimore

    BOC 35.5

    Baltimore, MD · Private for-profit, <2-year

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
    Credential level
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    17
  • Baltimore City Community College

    BOC 35.2

    Baltimore, MD · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Award level 21, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    11

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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

BLS publishes this occupation at the metropolitan-area level. The table is the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD estimate, not a number we interpolated for Baltimore.

Bar chart of annual wage percentiles for medical records specialists in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (BLS OEWS May 2025, SOC 29-2072): 10th $35,400, median $59,390, 90th $87,040.
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD percentiles. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, SOC 29-2072. No rounding.
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Baltimore wage percentiles. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, SOC 29-2072. No rounding.
PercentileAnnual wage
10th percentile$35,400
25th percentile$46,110
Median$59,390
75th percentile$66,420
90th percentile$87,040
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MeasureBaltimore-Columbia-Towson, MDUnited States
Median annual wage$59,390$51,140
Mean annual wage$59,820$56,790
10th percentile$35,400$37,000
25th percentile$46,110$43,490
75th percentile$66,420$64,820
90th percentile$87,040$81,150
Median hourly wage$28.55$24.59
Employment1,360194,720
Jobs per 1,000 workers1.0031.2523
Location quotient0.81.0

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 Maryland median: $54,220. Full metro page: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD salary.

Frequently asked questions

Which schools in Baltimore offer medical billing and coding programs?
Based on IPEDS completions data, University of Maryland-Baltimore County, Coppin State University, Community College of Baltimore County, All-State Career-Baltimore and others in Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
BLS reported a median of $59,390 per year for medical records specialists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD 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 Baltimore?
Yes. Many programs enroll nationally online, and some Baltimore 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 Maryland license to work in billing or coding in Baltimore?
No. No state, including Maryland, 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 Baltimore 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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