Health Informatics, College of Health Professions • Findlay, OH • Online • $840/Credit
The University of Findlay offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- MS
- Graduate Certificate
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Health Informatics | $27.0K–$27.7K | 2 years | 33 |
| Health Informatics Certificate | $15.1K | Not clearly stated | 18 |
At Findlay, CAHIIM accreditation belongs to the 18-credit certificate, not the master’s. The MS charges by course prefix, so students who choose the three computer science alternatives pay $765 instead of $840 per credit for those courses and take a more technical path.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MS in Health Informatics, Health Informatics Certificate |
| Format | Online or hybrid, with optional weekend classes; 16-week semesters |
| Practicum Hours | 3-credit practicum; hours not stated |
| Practicum Placement | Supervised projects in health care settings; who arranges them is not stated |
| RN License Required | No; medical terminology and anatomy and physiology required (or HINF 502) |
| Who It’s For | Students wanting a health-systems informatics degree with optional computer science depth |
| Distinctive Coursework | Clinical information systems, healthcare networking and security, politics and policy, project management |
| Certification Pathway | MS fits AMIA AHIC Track 1 with work experience |
| Tuition | $840 per HINF credit, $765 per CSCI credit, plus $65 per credit service fee (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM for the certificate (through 2030), not the MS; HLC institutional |
| Start Terms | Fall, spring, or summer (program page) |
Master of Science in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the Master of Science in Health Informatics at the University of Findlay is approximately $27,720 (33 credits at $840/credit), or $27,045 if all three computer science alternatives are chosen.
The program can generally be completed in about two years.
MS Curriculum
Eight courses are required, and three slots let students pick either a health informatics course or a computer science course. The computer science options shift the degree toward statistics, data mining, and predictive analytics.
- HINF 503 Computer Foundations for Health Informatics (3)
- HINF 520 Introduction to Health Informatics (3)
- HINF 570 Research Methods in Informatics (3)
- HINF 620 Healthcare Delivery Outcomes (3)
- HINF 632 Politics and Policies in Health Informatics (3)
- HINF 660 Healthcare Project Management (3) and HINF 673 Health Informatics Organizational Issues (3)
- HINF 541 Introduction to Clinical Information Systems or CSCI 523 Statistical Methods for Business Analytics (3)
- HINF 553 Database Systems for Healthcare or CSCI 590 Data Mining for Decision Making (3)
- HINF 622 Healthcare Networking and Security or CSCI 690 Data Visualization and Predictive Analytics (3); HINF 692 Health Informatics Practicum (3)
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The program page says “33+ credits”; the extra likely reflects HINF 502 Clinical Foundations for students missing the prerequisites.
- No more than one C or C+ may count toward the degree.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- HINF 692 Health Informatics Practicum (3): supervised projects in health care settings plus research on an industry challenge, ending in a research presentation.
- Prerequisite: HINF 620 or program director permission.
- Hours and placement responsibility are not clearly stated.
The practicum is modest in credits but combines field work with research. Students outside northwest Ohio should ask early how remote placements are handled.
MS Admissions
Findlay requires basic clinical coursework before or during the first term.
- Bachelor’s degree; 3.0 GPA (conditional at 2.5 with a 3.0 in the first nine hours).
- Medical terminology and anatomy and physiology with a C or better, or HINF 502; conditional admission while completing them.
- RN license or work experience: not required. GRE: not mentioned.
- Start terms: the program page lists fall, spring, and summer; the major sheet lists fall and spring.
Health Informatics Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Health Informatics Certificate at the University of Findlay is approximately $15,120 (18 credits at $840/credit).
Program length is not clearly stated.
- HINF 520, HINF 541, HINF 553, HINF 622, and HINF 673, plus one of HINF 570, 620, 632, or 660.
- Same admission requirements as the MS.
- Certificate courses can apply toward the master’s.
- CAHIIM-accredited, affirmed through 2030.
You Should Know
- The catalog totals 18 credits; Findlay’s major sheet says 17.
Tuition
Findlay prices graduate courses by subject: $840 per credit for HINF courses and $765 for CSCI courses in 2026-27, plus a $65 per-credit general service fee.
| Route (2026-27) | Tuition | Service Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS, all HINF courses | $27,720 | $2,145 | $29,865 |
| MS, three CSCI alternatives | $27,045 | $2,145 | $29,190 |
| Certificate | $15,120 | $1,170 | $16,290 |
- Rates from Findlay’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- Course fees apply to HINF 520 ($55), HINF 570 ($35), and HINF 660 ($35).
- A $125 per-semester athletic fee is listed; whether online graduate students pay it is not clearly stated.
- Prerequisite coursework (HINF 502) adds cost for students without medical terminology and anatomy and physiology.
The service fee adds about 8% to tuition, so budget roughly $29,000–$30,000 for the MS.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Suited to students who want a health-systems informatics master’s from a small university, with the option to add computer science depth.
Credential value. The MS itself is not CAHIIM-accredited, while the certificate is. Students who care about programmatic accreditation could complete the certificate within the degree, since its courses apply toward the MS.
Flexible format. Online and hybrid options with weekend classes suit regional students who want occasional in-person time.
Watch the prerequisites. Students without medical terminology and anatomy and physiology will need HINF 502 first, which lengthens the program.
Accreditation
Findlay states that its health informatics certificate holds CAHIIM accreditation, affirmed through 2030. The MS makes no CAHIIM claim and is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission.
The University of Findlay is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The MS fits Track 1 of the AMIA Health Informatics Certification, which also requires 4 years of informatics work in the past 6 at 50% or more of work time.
Other Health Informatics Schools
See all Ohio health informatics programs, browse the health informatics school directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.