Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Columbus, OH (2026)
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Key takeaway: 4 institutions in Columbus, Ohio reported completions in a medical billing, coding, or health information program in the latest federal IPEDS data. The cards below are campuses in Columbus. Fully online programs based elsewhere also enroll Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Ohio page has the state’s full wage percentile table. Metro pay for this area is on the salary page for the Columbus, OH metro.
Schools in Columbus, OH
Ohio State University-Main Campus
BOC 80.7- Programs reported
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator; Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Credential levels
- Award level 21, Master's, Post-baccalaureate certificate
- Completions (latest IPEDS year)
- 33
Columbus State Community College
BOC 56.1- 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)
- 43
Franklin University
BOC 35.7- Program reported
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Credential level
- Post-baccalaureate certificate
- Completions (latest IPEDS year)
- 12
DeVry University-Ohio
BOC 23.8- Program reported
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Credential level
- Associate's
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 Columbus, OH
BLS publishes this occupation at the metropolitan-area level. The table is the Columbus, OH estimate, not a number we interpolated for Columbus.
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| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,300 |
| 25th percentile | $47,170 |
| Median | $51,230 |
| 75th percentile | $65,320 |
| 90th percentile | $80,470 |
| Measure | Columbus, OH | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $51,230 | $51,140 |
| Mean annual wage | $58,240 | $56,790 |
| 10th percentile | $40,300 | $37,000 |
| 25th percentile | $47,170 | $43,490 |
| 75th percentile | $65,320 | $64,820 |
| 90th percentile | $80,470 | $81,150 |
| Median hourly wage | $24.63 | $24.59 |
| Employment | 1,380 | 194,720 |
| Jobs per 1,000 workers | 1.25 | 1.2523 |
| Location quotient | 1 | 1.0 |
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 Ohio median: $50,990. Full metro page: Columbus, OH salary.