Department of Information Systems and Technology, School of Computing • Mobile, AL • Campus • $401/Credit (in-state)
University of South Alabama offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- BS in Health Informatics
- Undergraduate Certificate in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Health Informatics | $48.9K in-state / $97.8K out-of-state (tuition only) | 4 years (8 semesters) | 122–125 |
| Health Informatics Certificate | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated | Five courses |
This is an information systems degree first: 31 credits of programming, networking, databases, and systems analysis sit alongside 15 credits of health informatics. Graduates also qualify for an Information Systems minor, but the degree is not HIM and does not lead to the RHIA.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | BS in Health Informatics; undergraduate certificate |
| Format | Not clearly stated; offered by the Mobile campus School of Computing |
| Practicum Hours | None required |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students who want health IT, systems analyst, or database roles |
| Distinctive Coursework | Two programming courses, database design, networking, health data security, project management |
| Certification Pathway | No RHIA eligibility; not CAHIIM-accredited |
| Tuition | $401 per credit in-state, $802 out-of-state, School of Computing rate (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | No CAHIIM accreditation; SACSCOC institutional |
BS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Informatics at University of South Alabama is approximately $48,922 for Alabama residents (122 credits at $401/credit, tuition only).
The program can generally be completed in about four years.
BS Curriculum
The major has four blocks, all requiring a C or better: health informatics (15 credits), information systems (31), business (18), and health care (17). General education adds 41 to 44 credits.
- HI 300 Health Information in the Clinical Environment (3)
- HI 410 Health Informatics (3)
- HI 450 Health Data Security and Compliance (3)
- HI 455 Health Data Management and Decision Support (3)
- HI 460 Consumer Health Informatics (3)
- CIS 115 Beginning Programming (3) and ISC 285 Intermediate Programming (4)
- CIS 324 Database Design, Development, and Management (3)
- ISC 360 Information Systems Analysis and Design (3)
- ISC 475 Information Systems Project Management (3)
- BMD 110 and 111 Anatomy and Physiology I and II (8)
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The bulletin’s requirements table says 122 to 125 credits, and its graduation plan is headed “120 Total Hours” but adds to 122.
- Two statistics courses, financial accounting, and management theory are required in the business block.
BS Practicum and Capstone
- No internship or capstone is required. PRH 401 Seminar in Health Professions (3) is required.
Without a required internship, students should plan health system internships or part-time IT work before graduating, since entry-level analyst roles favor experience.
BS Admissions
- Standard University of South Alabama undergraduate admission; no separate application to the major is listed.
- No RN license or health care experience required.
Health Informatics Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Health Informatics Certificate at University of South Alabama is Not clearly stated (credits not published; the five courses appear to total 15).
The program’s length is not published.
Certificate Curriculum
- HI 300, HI 410, HI 450, HI 455, and ISC 475, each with a C or better
You Should Know
- This is an undergraduate certificate. South Alabama offers no graduate health informatics degree or certificate in its School of Computing.
Tuition
South Alabama charges School of Computing undergraduates $401 per credit in-state and $802 out-of-state.
| Rate | Per Credit | 122 Credits | 125 Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama resident | $401 | $48,922 | $50,125 |
| Out-of-state | $802 | $97,844 | $100,250 |
- A $150 registration fee applies each fall and spring term for undergraduates taking fewer than 15 hours.
- Rates come from South Alabama’s tuition page.
Be aware that:
- The tuition page is titled 2025-26, but its tables are headed 2026-27.
- Per-credit fees are on a separate schedule and are not included above.
- Online undergraduate rates ($386–$435 per credit, no residency split) apply only to online courses; this degree is not described as online.
For Alabama residents, tuition runs about $49,000 before fees and housing. Out-of-state students pay roughly double.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A good career-entry fit for students who want to build and run health IT systems rather than manage health records.
Technical depth. Two programming courses, database design, networking, and systems analysis are more IT preparation than an HIM degree provides, and the Information Systems minor comes with it.
What it is not. It is not an HIM degree, it is not CAHIIM-accredited, and graduates cannot sit for the RHIA. Students aiming for coding or HIM management should look at Alabama State’s accredited HIM bachelor’s.
Experience. With no required internship, students need to find their own applied work.
Accreditation
The BS in Health Informatics is not CAHIIM-accredited. The program page names no programmatic accreditor, and the CAHIIM directory lists no South Alabama program.
The University of South Alabama is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Graduates are not eligible for the RHIA through this degree. A bachelor’s in health informatics fits Track 3 of the AMIA Health Informatics Certification once enough informatics work experience is earned.
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