r/IUPUI • u/paulqcxsm • 12h ago
Prospective Student Is Health Information Management (HIM) a good major?
Hello, I’m currently an exploratory major and considering pursuing in HIM. I’m planning to take an 8-week online HIM course to see if it’s a good fit for me. I originally considered a different major, but it was more science-heavy than I wanted. I still want a career in healthcare, so my academic advisor recommended HIM and Health Sciences. I’m especially interested in HIM, but I’d love some honest advice before deciding. How difficult is the major? How many years does it take to graduate? Is it hard to find a job after graduation, and what is the starting salary like? Are remote jobs common? Also, is the work relatively independent, suitable for introverts, and manageable in terms of stress? I’m hoping to find a career that takes around 3–4 years of college, offers good job opportunities and pay, and has a reasonable work-life balance. For current students and graduates, would you recommend HIM? Would you choose it again? I’d really appreciate any honest advice. Thank you.