College of Business • Miami, FL • Online • $743–$811/Credit
Florida International University offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Health Informatics and Analytics
- Graduate Certificate
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS, Health Informatics and Analytics major | $27.5K / $30.0K | 17 months | 37 |
| MS, Health Informatics and AI major | $32.0K / $34.9K | 17 months | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics | $15.6K | Not clearly stated | 15 |
FIU runs its master’s from a business school as a fixed 17-month online cohort, admitting one fall class of 40. Students choose an analytics major or a longer AI major with machine learning.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MS (two majors); graduate certificate |
| Format | MS fully online cohort; certificate online or evening/weekend hybrid |
| Practicum Hours | Capstone required; optional student-proposed practicum |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Professionals wanting analytics or AI skills on a fixed schedule |
| Distinctive Coursework | Machine learning for health care, data architectures, consumer health informatics |
| Certification Pathway | Fits AMIA AHIC Track 1 with work experience |
| Tuition | Program totals, fees included; residents about $743/credit, nonresidents $811 |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (next review 2028-2029); SACSCOC |
| Start Terms | Fall only; 40 seats; deadline August 1 |
| Admission Test | GMAT or GRE, waivable |
MS in Health Informatics and Analytics, Analytics Major
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics and Analytics at Florida International University is approximately $27,500 for Florida residents or $30,000 for nonresidents (37 credits; FIU’s published program totals, fees included).
The program can generally be completed in 17 months.
MS Curriculum
The 28-credit core covers clinical systems, databases, data standards, and visualization, followed by a 9-credit major.
- HIM 5065 Introduction to Health and Health Informatics
- HIM 6685 Clinical Information Systems
- HIM 6865 Healthcare Database Systems
- HIM 6124 Data Architectures and Standards
- HIM 6527 Security and Privacy
- HIM 6517 Project Management
- HIM 6628 Data Visualization
- HIM 6694 Consumer Health Informatics
- HIM 6019 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare
- HIM 6267 Foundations of Health and Analytics Administration
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- FIU does not list per-course credits. The 28 core plus 9 major credits reconcile with the 37-credit total.
- The program was formerly the MS in Health Informatics and Management Systems.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- A capstone (HIM 6125 or HIM 6950) is required.
- An optional practicum (HIM 6858), proposed by the student, can replace it.
- Practicum hours are Not clearly stated.
Students who want workplace experience must arrange the practicum themselves; otherwise the degree ends in a capstone project.
MS Admissions
FIU asks for the GMAT or GRE, unlike most health informatics programs, but waives it for experienced applicants.
- Bachelor’s degree with an upper-division GPA of 3.0.
- GMAT or GRE, waived with four or more years of related experience, or a related degree with a 3.25 GPA plus an internship.
- Personal statement; no RN license or clinical experience required.
- Fall start only, deadline August 1; 40 seats.
MS in Health Informatics and Analytics, AI Major
The estimated tuition for the AI major at Florida International University is approximately $31,959 for residents or $34,865 for nonresidents (43 credits; FIU’s published totals).
The program can generally be completed in 17 months, the same as the analytics major.
AI Major Curriculum
- The same 28-credit core, plus a 15-credit major.
- HIM 6705 Machine Learning for Healthcare
- HIM 6706 Integrating AI in Healthcare
You Should Know
- The AI major adds 6 credits within the same 17 months, so the per-term load is heavier.
Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics at Florida International University is approximately $15,625 (five courses at $3,125).
The certificate’s length is not published.
Certificate Curriculum
- Any five HIM, ISM, or QMB courses, 15 credits.
- Offered online, or hybrid on evenings and weekends.
Certificate Admissions
- A 2.75 GPA.
- FIU’s Business Analytics certificate or equivalent is a prerequisite.
Tuition
FIU prices the MS as a market-rate program with published totals. Divided by credits, residents pay about $743 per credit and nonresidents about $811, our calculation.
| Program | Credits | Resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS, Analytics major | 37 | $27,500 | $30,000 |
| MS, AI major | 43 | $31,959 | $34,865 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 | $15,625, about $1,042/credit | |
- Totals include fees, per FIU’s program tuition page.
Be aware that:
- The certificate costs more per credit than the master’s.
- FIU’s standard 2026-27 graduate rate for residents is $472.06 per credit, well below this program’s rate.
The nonresident premium is small, about $2,500, so out-of-state students pay close to what Floridians pay.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Built for professionals who want a business-school cohort with a defined end date.
Ideal student. Someone with a few years in health care, IT, or business who can commit to a 17-month online sequence and wants analytics or AI skills rather than HIM coding.
Structure. One fall start and 40 seats make admission competitive and the timeline fixed. Missing the August 1 deadline means waiting a year.
The trade-offs. There is no required placement, and the GMAT or GRE applies unless the waiver criteria are met.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits FIU’s master’s in health informatics, with its next review in 2028-2029. The certificate is outside CAHIIM’s scope.
Florida International University 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. The program does not lead to the RHIA.
Other Health Informatics Schools
See all Florida health informatics programs, browse the health informatics school directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.