School of Allied Health Sciences • Tallahassee, FL • Campus • $194.24/Credit
Florida A&M University offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- BS in Health Informatics and Information Management
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Health Informatics and Information Management | $23.3K / $77.9K | 4 years (8 semesters) | 120 |
FAMU’s campus bachelor’s is CAHIIM-accredited and leads to the RHIA, with two professional practice experiences at Tallahassee-area facilities and a management internship. Florida residents pay about $194 per credit.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Bachelor’s (HIM) |
| Format | Campus, Tallahassee |
| Practicum Hours | Two 1-credit practice experiences plus a four-week internship; total hours not stated |
| Practicum Placement | Tallahassee-area facilities |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students seeking the RHIA and HIM careers through a campus program |
| Distinctive Coursework | Clinical classification I and II, database management and research, information governance |
| Certification Pathway | RHIA eligible |
| Tuition | $194.24 in-state, $649.12 out-of-state per credit (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (next review 2029-2030); SACSCOC |
BS in Health Informatics and Information Management
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Informatics and Information Management at Florida A&M University is approximately $23,309 in-state or $77,894 out-of-state (120 credits at $194.24 or $649.12/credit).
The program can generally be completed in about four years: 59 pre-professional credits, then 61 professional credits.
BS Curriculum
The professional phase pairs core HIM content with informatics and research methods.
- HIM 3006 Foundations of Health Information Management (3)
- HIM 4465 Healthcare Informatics (3)
- HIM 4866E Database Management and Research (3)
- HIM 4226 and HIM 4286 Clinical Classifications I and II (6)
- HIM 4656 Health Information Systems (3)
- HIM 4426 Privacy and Security (3)
- HIM 4344 Leadership in Information Governance (3)
- HIM 3626 Health Statistics (3)
More curriculum details are available here.
BS Practicum and Capstone
- HIM 3806 Professional Practice Experience I (1) and HIM 4816 Professional Practice Experience II (1), at Tallahassee-area facilities.
- HIM 4838 Management Internship (3), described as four weeks.
- A background check is required. Total hours are Not clearly stated.
A four-week management internship suggests close to full-time attendance for that period, which students working jobs should plan around.
BS Admissions
Entry to the professional phase is a separate, two-step process.
- Students apply to the professional program after completing pre-professional coursework.
- GPA minimums and deadlines are Not clearly stated.
- No RN license or clinical experience required.
Tuition
The Florida Board of Governors lists FAMU’s 2026-27 undergraduate tuition plus required fees at $194.24 per credit for residents and $649.12 for nonresidents.
| Residency | Per Credit | 120 Credits | Professional Phase (61 cr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida resident | $194.24 | $23,309 | $11,849 |
| Nonresident | $649.12 | $77,894 | $39,596 |
- Rates come from the Board of Governors’ 2026-27 SUS Tuition and Fees Report.
Be aware that:
- FAMU’s own cost-of-attendance page lists $151.80 in-state and $550.00 out-of-state tuition plus a $36.38 differential per credit. That page is undated, so the Board of Governors figures are used here.
- Housing, books, and background checks are extra.
For a Florida resident, the professional phase costs about $11,800 in tuition and fees.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A solid choice for Florida students who want an accredited RHIA route on a residential campus.
Credential value. CAHIIM accreditation makes graduates RHIA-eligible, and FAMU reports a 100% graduation rate and 94% employment for 2022-23.
Applied experience. Two practice experiences and a management internship give students time in real HIM departments before graduating.
The trade-offs. The program is campus-only, and FAMU does not publish its RHIA pass rate, practicum hours, or admission GPA.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits FAMU’s bachelor’s in health informatics and information management, with its next review in 2029-2030. FAMU’s page says accreditation was reaffirmed through 2029.
Florida A&M University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Graduates are eligible for AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam. FAMU does not publish a pass rate on the pages reviewed.
More Health Informatics Options
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