Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions • Atlanta, GA • Online • $464/Credit (online graduate)
Georgia State University offers 4 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Health Sciences, Health Informatics concentration
- MS in Health Sciences, Healthcare Leadership and Informatics
- Graduate Certificate
- Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS, Health Informatics concentration | $16.7K | 12 to 24 months | 36 |
| MS, Healthcare Leadership and Informatics | $16.7K | Not clearly stated | 36 |
| Health Informatics Graduate Certificate | $8.4K | 12 months (3 semesters) | 18 |
| BIS in Health Informatics (major, 60 cr) | $18.5K / $61.8K | 2 years after admission | 120 |
Georgia State prices its online master’s at $464 per credit for every student, so the 36-credit degree costs about $16,700 whether the student lives in Atlanta or out of state. The graduate certificate’s credits apply in full to the MS.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Two MS options, graduate certificate, bachelor’s |
| Format | MS and certificate online; bachelor’s in person, full-time cohort |
| Practicum Hours | None; capstone (elective in the MS) |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Health care and IT workers wanting a low-cost online master’s |
| Distinctive Coursework | Database systems, health information security, quality improvement, telehealth (BIS) |
| Certification Pathway | Fits AMIA AHIC Track 1 with work experience |
| Tuition | $464 per credit online, all residencies (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | No CAHIIM accreditation; SACSCOC institutional |
| Start Terms | Fall and spring; no summer start |
MS in Health Sciences, Health Informatics Concentration
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Sciences with a Health Informatics concentration at Georgia State University is approximately $16,704 (36 credits at $464/credit).
The program can generally be completed in 12 to 24 months.
MS Curriculum
The informatics courses focus on databases, analytics, security, and quality improvement, on top of a research and ethics core.
- HI 7150 Database Systems in Healthcare (3)
- HI 7550 Health Information Technology (3)
- HI 7250 Health Data Analytics (3)
- HI 7270 Introduction to Healthcare Project Management (3)
- HI 7300 Quality Improvement in Healthcare Environments (3)
- HI 7560 Health Information Security (3)
- CNHP 8005 Law and Ethics Case Studies (3)
- CNHP 6000 Research for the Health Professions (3)
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The program page says 36 credits, but the 2026-27 catalog’s listed courses add to 33. The program page total is used here.
- Classes mix asynchronous and scheduled online sessions.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- HI 7600 Graduate Health Informatics Capstone is one elective choice, not a requirement.
- No practicum or internship.
Students who want applied experience should choose the capstone, since the degree otherwise ends with coursework.
MS Admissions
Georgia State’s pages disagree on experience: one requires two years in a health care or IT setting, another calls it an advantage only.
- Bachelor’s degree in any field; no GRE or GMAT.
- Two recommendations, résumé, personal statement, $50 fee.
- No RN license required. Fall deadline June 30, spring November 1.
- Georgia State does not sponsor F-1 visas for the online program.
MS in Health Sciences, Healthcare Leadership and Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Sciences, Healthcare Leadership and Informatics at Georgia State University is approximately $16,704 (36 credits at $464/credit).
The program’s length is not published.
Leadership Curriculum
The degree combines the Health Informatics and Healthcare Leadership certificates: 9 core, 9 leadership, and 18 informatics credits.
- HI 7100 Introduction to Health Informatics Concepts (3)
- HI 7270 Healthcare Project Management (3)
- HI 7550 Health Information Technology (3)
- HI 7600 Capstone (3)
- HS 7400 Healthcare Culture and Communication (3)
- HS 7900 Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Environments (3)
You Should Know
- The catalog’s listed courses add to 30 credits, against the 36 on the program page.
Health Informatics Graduate Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Health Informatics Graduate Certificate at Georgia State University is approximately $8,352 (18 credits at $464/credit).
The program can generally be completed in three semesters.
Certificate Curriculum
- HI 7250 Health Data Analytics, HI 7270 Project Management, HI 7300 Quality Improvement, HI 7550 Health Information Technology, and HI 7600 Capstone (3 each).
- All credits apply to the MS in Health Sciences.
You Should Know
- Credit totals vary by page: 18, 19, and “18-21.” The catalog lists five courses, 15 credits.
- One page requires clinical health care experience; another only prefers it.
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the BIS in Health Informatics at Georgia State University is approximately $18,540 in-state or $61,800 out-of-state for the 60-credit major (at $309 or $1,030/credit).
The major can generally be completed in two years after admission.
BIS Curriculum
The in-person major covers EHRs, workflow, security, analytics, and telehealth, with a data management course from the business school.
- HI 3101 Introduction to Electronic Health Records and Applications (3)
- HI 4120 Workflow and Process Management in Health IT (3)
- HI 4680 Security and Privacy through Healthcare Technology (3)
- HI 3950 Healthcare Finance Analytics (3)
- CIS 3730 Data Management for AI (3)
- HI 4100 Systems Analysis and Design in Health Care (3)
- HI 4112 Telehealth Applications (3)
- HI 4600 Capstone Project in Health Informatics (3)
You Should Know
- It is full-time and cohort-based, in person with limited online courses; Georgia State has no plans for part-time or online versions.
- Students apply separately after prerequisites, with a 2.8 GPA; deadlines July 15 (fall) and November 15 (spring).
- It is not an HIM degree and does not lead to the RHIA.
Tuition
Georgia State’s online graduate programs charge $464 per credit in 2026-27, the University System of Georgia eTuition rate, with no residency difference. The campus bachelor’s uses standard undergraduate rates.
| Program | Rate | Credits | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS (either option) | $464 | 36 | $16,704 |
| Graduate Certificate | $464 | 18 | $8,352 |
| BIS major, in-state | $309 | 60 | $18,540 |
| BIS major, out-of-state | $1,030 | 60 | $61,800 |
- Online students pay a $660 online learning fee each semester at 6 or more credits; campus students pay $660 in mandatory fees.
- Rates come from the University System of Georgia’s FY2027 eTuition table.
Be aware that:
- The $660 semester fee adds about $2,600 over four semesters of the MS.
All in, the online MS costs about $19,300, the same in every state.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A strong cost verdict for students anywhere who want an online public-university master’s.
Cost verdict. At $464 per credit for every student, the MS is priced well for out-of-state applicants, and the certificate offers a cheaper first step.
The trade-offs. There is no practicum, the capstone is optional, and credit totals differ between the catalog and program pages. The bachelor’s requires full-time, in-person study in Atlanta.
Accreditation
Georgia State’s health informatics programs are not CAHIIM-accredited, and Georgia State makes no CAHIIM claim.
Georgia State 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. None of the programs leads to the RHIA.
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