College of Arts and Sciences • New Orleans, LA • Online • $9,425.50/Semester (full-time)
Xavier University of Louisiana offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- MS in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics | About $37.7K (4 full-time semesters, est.) | 2 years (4 semesters), est. | 36 |
Xavier’s online MS offers three concentrations, including bioinformatics, and a thesis or project option. Xavier says the program is in CAHIIM candidacy, but it is not yet in CAHIIM’s directory of accredited programs.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MS in Health Informatics |
| Format | Online; thesis or non-thesis |
| Practicum Hours | None; 6-credit capstone or research project |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students interested in population health, clinical informatics, or bioinformatics |
| Distinctive Coursework | Database architecture, health data analysis, technology for population health, big data |
| Certification Pathway | Fits AMIA AHIC Track 1 with work experience |
| Tuition | $9,425.50 per full-time semester, plus fees (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM candidacy (per Xavier); SACSCOC institutional |
| Start Terms | Fall (final deadline May 1) and spring (December 1) |
MS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics at Xavier University of Louisiana is approximately $37,702 (four full-time semesters at $9,425.50; our estimate, since no per-credit rate is published).
The program can generally be completed in about two years of full-time study.
MS Curriculum
A 24-credit core is followed by concentration electives in Population Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, or Bioinformatics and a 6-credit capstone or research project.
- Fundamentals of Health Informatics (3)
- Statistics in Health Science (3)
- Health Information Systems: Design and Decision Making (3)
- Database Architecture and Administration (3)
- Health Data Analysis (3)
- Health Informatics Project Management (3)
- Technology for Population Health (3)
- Privacy and Security (3)
- Big Data Use and Analysis (3, elective)
- Capstone or Research Project (6)
You Should Know
- The catalog page did not load, so course numbers and the full elective list are Not clearly stated.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- A 6-credit capstone or research project. No practicum is listed.
MS Admissions
Xavier lists the GRE among its admission requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree with a 2.75 GPA; conditional admission possible below that.
- Three letters of recommendation and a statement of interest.
- GRE (median combined score listed as 280).
- TOEFL 100 iBT for non-native English speakers; $32 application fee.
Tuition
Xavier’s 2026-27 schedule lists $9,425.50 per full-time semester for health informatics, plus semester fees. No per-credit rate is published.
| Item (2026-27) | Per Semester | Four Semesters |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, full-time | $9,425.50 | $37,702 |
| Technology fee | $506 | $2,024 |
| Health and wellness, activity, ID fees | $300 | $1,200 |
- Rates come from Xavier’s 2026-27 health informatics cost sheet.
Be aware that:
- The four-semester total is our assumption; Xavier does not publish the program length or a part-time rate.
All in, a full-time student should budget about $41,000 for the degree.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Best suited to students who want a concentration in bioinformatics or population health within an online degree.
Concentrations. Three tracks, plus a thesis option, let students lean toward research or practice.
The trade-offs. The program is not yet CAHIIM-accredited, requires the GRE, and has no practicum. Louisiana Tech’s accredited online MHI costs less.
Accreditation
Xavier states the MS in Health Informatics is in CAHIIM candidacy, pending accreditation review. The program does not appear in CAHIIM’s directory, so it is not yet accredited.
Xavier University of Louisiana is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
A master’s in health informatics fits Track 1 of the AMIA Health Informatics Certification, which also requires informatics work experience.
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