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Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Pittsburgh, PA (2026)

Updated September 2, 2026 · Medical Billing Path Editorial Team · BLS OEWS May 2025 IPEDS / College Scorecard

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Key takeaway: 5 institutions in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania reported completions in a medical billing, coding, or health information program in the latest federal IPEDS data. Because billing and coding programs are widely available online, the schools below are a starting point rather than the full set of options for Pittsburgh residents.

If you work days or might move, weigh fully online programs that map to a national exam alongside 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 straight from Department of Education 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 Pittsburgh 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 walks through each of these, and the Pennsylvania page has the state’s full wage percentile table.

Schools in Pittsburgh, PA

  • University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

    BOC 73.3

    Pittsburgh, PA · Public, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential level
    Post-baccalaureate certificate

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Institute of Medical Careers

    BOC 59.6

    Pittsburgh, PA · Private for-profit, 2-year · Offers online programs

    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)
    202

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Chatham University

    BOC 55.2

    Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential level
    Post-master's certificate
    Published in-state tuition
    $44,626/yr
    Graduation rate
    65%
    Institutional accreditor
    Middle States Commission on Higher Education

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Carlow University

    BOC 52.7

    Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    Credential level
    Post-baccalaureate certificate
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    1
    Published in-state tuition
    $35,874/yr
    Graduation rate
    58%
    Institutional accreditor
    Middle States Commission on Higher Education

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Community College of Allegheny County

    BOC 40.9

    Pittsburgh, PA · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    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)
    17

    · 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 Pennsylvania

BLS does not publish wages for every city, so the state figure is the closest verified number. In Pennsylvania, medical records specialists earned a median of $46,840 per year in May 2025, with the middle half of workers between $42,690 and $60,510. Full state figures and the national comparison are on the Pennsylvania page.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, SOC 29-2072.

Frequently asked questions

Which schools in Pittsburgh offer medical billing and coding programs?
Based on IPEDS completions data, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, Institute of Medical Careers, Chatham University, Carlow University and others in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
BLS publishes wages by state rather than by every city. In Pennsylvania, medical records specialists earned a median of $46,840 per year in May 2025, with the middle half between $42,690 and $60,510.
Can I complete a medical billing and coding program online from Pittsburgh?
Yes. Many programs enroll nationally online, and some Pittsburgh schools offer online or hybrid formats. Ask whether a practicum must be completed in person. Online study is not the same as a remote job after graduation.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in billing or coding in Pittsburgh?
No. No state, including Pennsylvania, 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 Pittsburgh 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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