College of Allied Health Sciences • Augusta, GA • Online • $306/Credit
Augusta University offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- BS in Health Information Administration
- MPH, Health Informatics concentration
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Health Information Administration (major, 60 cr) | $18.4K online | 2 years after admission | 121 |
| MPH, Health Informatics | $20.0K / $56.2K | Not clearly stated | 45 |
Augusta’s HIM bachelor’s is the University System of Georgia’s only CAHIIM-accredited bachelor’s in the field, and it can be taken entirely online at $306 per credit. It is a 2+2 program: students transfer in after two years of general study and finish the major in four semesters.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Bachelor’s (HIM); MPH concentration |
| Format | BS online or campus; MPH online (international note mentions some campus courses) |
| Practicum Hours | BS: leadership capstone, hours not stated; MPH: 2- or 5-credit internship |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Transfer students seeking the RHIA; public health students wanting informatics |
| Distinctive Coursework | Healthcare data management and analytics, revenue cycle, 6-credit project management course |
| Certification Pathway | BS graduates RHIA eligible |
| Tuition | BS online $306 per credit, all residencies (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (BS, next review 2029-2030); CEPH (MPH); SACSCOC |
| Start Terms | BS: fall of junior year only |
BS in Health Information Administration
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Information Administration at Augusta University is approximately $18,360 for the 60-credit major online (60 credits at $306/credit).
The major can generally be completed in two years (four semesters) after admission.
BS Curriculum
Four-credit HIM courses cover data management, coding, systems, and revenue cycle, followed by a 6-credit project management course and a leadership capstone.
- HINF 3209 Principles of Health Informatics and Information Management (4)
- HINF 3213 Healthcare Data Management and Analytics (4)
- HINF 3315 Clinical Foundations (5)
- HINF 4418 Coding Classifications and Compliance (4)
- HINF 4520 and 4521 Electronic and Advanced Health Information Systems (8)
- HINF 4107 Healthcare Finance and Revenue Cycle Management (4)
- HINF 4723 Project Management in Healthcare (6)
- HINF 4106 Leadership Capstone (4)
More curriculum details are available here.
BS Practicum and Capstone
- HINF 4106 Leadership Capstone (4 credits).
- Augusta’s FAQ mentions practicum sites; hours and placement model are Not clearly stated.
- Online students do not need to visit campus.
BS Admissions
Students apply for junior-year entry, so general education must be finished first.
- Cumulative and math/science GPA of 2.5; two references; $60 fee; interview by invitation.
- Fall start only. The admissions page gives a July 1 deadline; the FAQ encourages applying by June 1.
- No RN license or health care experience required.
MPH, Health Informatics Concentration
The estimated tuition for the MPH with a Health Informatics concentration at Augusta University is approximately $20,025 in-state or $56,205 out-of-state (45 credits at $445 or $1,249/credit).
The program’s length is not published.
MPH Curriculum
- MPHI 8000 Computerized Health Information Systems (3)
- MPHI 8001 Public Health Informatics (3)
- MPHI 8400 Health Data Management and Knowledge Discovery (3)
- STAT 7010 Biostatistics I (3)
- MPHM 7210 Health Care Performance Improvement (3)
- MPHC 8722 Internship (2 or 5) and MPHC 8999 Capstone (3)
You Should Know
- The catalog lists the MPH as AU Online, but its note to international applicants says about 10% of content is on campus.
- Admission requires a GPA above 2.8, three recommendations, and a résumé.
Tuition
The University System of Georgia’s 2026-27 eTuition rate for the online BS is $306 per credit for every student. Campus students pay $306 in-state or $1,043 out-of-state per credit at 9 hours or fewer.
| Program | Rate | Credits | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS major, online | $306 | 60 | $18,360 |
| BS, campus full-time | $4,587 / $15,652 per semester | 4 semesters | $18,348 / $62,608 |
| MPH | $445 / $1,249 | 45 | $20,025 / $56,205 |
- Online students pay a $393 online learning fee per semester; campus fees are $675.
- Rates come from the University System of Georgia’s FY2027 eTuition table and Augusta’s MPH page.
Be aware that:
- Totals cover the major only; the first two years are paid wherever students complete them.
Online, the HIM major costs about $20,000 with fees for any student, a strong price for an accredited RHIA route.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A credential-value choice for transfer students who want an accredited HIM degree without moving to Augusta.
Credential value. CAHIIM accreditation makes graduates RHIA-eligible, and Augusta reports 98% graduation and 88% employment within a year for 2024.
The trade-offs. There is one fall start a year, the major requires completed general education, and practicum hours and RHIA pass rates are unpublished.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits Augusta’s BS in Health Information Administration, with its next review in 2029-2030; Augusta says accreditation is reaffirmed through 2030. The MPH is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), not CAHIIM.
Augusta University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Graduates of the BS are eligible for AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam.
More Health Informatics Options
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