College of Arts and Sciences • New Orleans, LA • Online • $437/Credit (with fees, Fall 2024)
Southern University at New Orleans offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- BS in Health Information Management Systems
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Health Information Management Systems | $53.3K (all residencies, Fall 2024 rates) | 4 years (8 semesters) | 122 |
SUNO’s CAHIIM-accredited HIM bachelor’s is 100% online at one rate for every state, with 68 credits of HIM courses that include data analytics, EHRs, and two practice experiences. It leads to the RHIA.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | BS in Health Information Management Systems (HIMS) |
| Format | 100% online |
| Practicum Hours | HIMS 420 Practicum and HIMS 495 PPE/Internship (3 credits each); hours not stated |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students anywhere seeking an online, RHIA-eligible HIM degree |
| Distinctive Coursework | Data analytics, EHRs with lab, quality management with lab, leadership and project management |
| Certification Pathway | RHIA exam eligibility |
| Tuition | $375 per credit plus $37 fees and $25 e-books, all residencies (Fall 2024) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM, next review 2031-32 |
| Admission Extra | Interview with the program director |
BS in Health Information Management Systems
The estimated tuition for the online BS in Health Information Management Systems at Southern University at New Orleans is approximately $53,314 (122 credits at $437/credit with fees, Fall 2024 rates).
The program can generally be completed in about four years.
BS Curriculum
Sixty-eight credits are HIMS courses, several with paired labs, ending in a capstone.
- HIMS 205/205L Classification Systems I (4)
- HIMS 210 Reimbursement (3)
- HIMS 228 Legal Aspects (3)
- HIMS 250 Healthcare Statistics and Research (3)
- HIMS 300 Leadership and Project Management (3)
- HIMS 310/310L Electronic Health Records (4)
- HIMS 320/320L Quality Management (4)
- HIMS 350 Data Analytics (3)
- HIMS 360 Management of Health Information Systems (3)
- HIMS 450 Capstone (3)
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The program page says 120 credits; the curriculum plan totals 122. The plan is used here.
BS Practicum and Capstone
- HIMS 420 Practicum (3) and HIMS 495 Professional Practice Experience/Internship (3).
- HIMS 450 Capstone (3).
- Hours and placement model are Not clearly stated.
BS Admissions
- 2.0 GPA and an interview with the program director.
- C or better in general education and science courses, plus references.
- Start terms are Not clearly stated.
Tuition
SUNO’s most recent published online schedule (Fall 2024) lists $375 per credit, plus $37 per credit in fees and $25 per credit for e-books, with the same rate regardless of residency.
| Component (Fall 2024) | Per Credit | 122 Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $375 | $45,750 |
| Fees and e-books | $62 | $7,564 |
| Total | $437 | $53,314 |
- Rates come from SUNO’s Fall 2024 online tuition schedule.
Be aware that:
- No 2026-27 online rate was found, so current costs may be higher.
- Transfer students pay only for remaining credits.
The single online rate makes SUNO’s cost the same for out-of-state students as for Louisianans.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
The ideal student wants an accredited HIM bachelor’s entirely online, from any state.
Access. A 100% online format, one rate for every state, and a 2.0 GPA requirement make the program broadly accessible.
The trade-offs. The tuition schedule is dated, practicum hours are not published, and RHIA pass rates are not reported.
Accreditation
The BS in Health Information Management Systems is accredited by CAHIIM, with continuing accreditation last granted in November 2023 and the next review in 2031-32. SUNO’s page still says accreditation runs through 2023, which appears out of date.
Southern University at New Orleans is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Graduates of CAHIIM-accredited HIM bachelor’s programs are eligible for AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam.
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