Health Informatics (MS)

Format(s)
On-campus, Online
Degree Type
Master of Science or Certificates
Duration

Full-time:
1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)

Part-time:
2 years
(6 terms, including 2 summer terms)

Format(s)
On-campus, Online
Degree Type
Master of Science or Certificates
Duration

Full-time:
1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)

Part-time:
2 years
(6 terms, including 2 summer terms)

At a Glance

#4
in the nation

Prepare to apply critical thinking skills, the most advanced technologies and industry best practices while developing data- and technology-driven informatics solutions to improve patient care. Learn at the hands of expert faculty who are thought leaders and innovators. Choose from four tracks and earn one of four certificates.

The online MS in Health Informatics (MSHI) program is ranked #4 for Best Online Master’s in Healthcare Analytics programs by AnalyticsDegrees.org. The Data Science and Health Services Analytics tracks were ranked for their quality, reputation and cost.

Application

Start Term

On-Campus
Fall term (August)

Online
Fall term (August)
Spring term (January)
Summer term (May)

Application Opens

On-campus
September 1, 2024

Online
The application is open year round with three available start dates.

  • Fall: September 1, 2024
  • Spring 2026: May 1, 2025
  • Summer: July 18, 2024

Application Closes

On-campus:
August 1, 2025
The deadline for international student applications (F-1 students) is May 1.

Online:

  • Summer 2025 start – April 20, 2025
  • Fall 2025 start – August 20, 2025
  • Spring 2026 start – December 10, 2025

Commitment
and Credits

Duration

Full-time:
1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)

Part-time:
2 years
(6 terms, including 2 summer terms)

Commitment

Full-time or Part-time

Credits

36

Degree

Type of Degree

Master of Science or Certificates

Format(s)

On-campus, Online

Applied Skills

Master’s students have the option to complete an internship or capstone project during the final term. The department has affiliation agreements with approximately 145+ clinical sites for student internships.

Estimated
Program Costs

Accreditation

The Master of Science in Health Informatics program is in Candidacy Status, pending accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

This data was collected for the time period of September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022.

  • Number of admitted students: 106
  • Number of matriculated students: 88
  • Number of students either graduated or active in the program: 77
  • Time to completion of program: 16-24 months (depending on part-time or full-time status of the student)

Student
Handbooks

2024-2025 Graduate Student Handbook
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