School of Computing, Department of Information Technology • Macon, GA • Online • $269/Credit
Middle Georgia State University offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Information Technology, Health Informatics concentration
- BS in Information Technology, Health Informatics concentration
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSIT, Health Informatics | $8.1K | About 1 year | 30 |
| BSIT, Health Informatics | Not clearly stated | 4 years | Not clearly stated |
Middle Georgia State’s health informatics master’s is an IT degree first: half the credits are computing core, and the concentration adds security policy and disaster recovery alongside EHRs and public health informatics. At $269 per credit online, the 30 credits total about $8,100.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MSIT and BSIT concentrations |
| Format | MSIT online in 8-week sessions; BSIT campus, online, or blended |
| Practicum Hours | None; graduate capstone |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | IT professionals moving into health care |
| Distinctive Coursework | Disaster recovery planning, security policy and legal environment, public health informatics |
| Certification Pathway | Not an HIM degree; no RHIA route |
| Tuition | $269 per credit, graduate eTuition, all residencies (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | No CAHIIM accreditation; SACSCOC institutional |
| Background Required | Bachelor’s in IT, MIS, CS, or a related field |
MSIT, Health Informatics Concentration
The estimated tuition for the MS in Information Technology with a Health Informatics concentration at Middle Georgia State University is approximately $8,070 (30 credits at $269/credit).
The program can generally be completed in about one year.
MSIT Curriculum
Fifteen credits of IT core are paired with five health informatics concentration courses.
- ITEC 6300 Health Information Technology (3)
- ITEC 6320 Electronic Health Records (3)
- ITEC 6340 Public Health Informatics (3)
- ITEC 6240 Security Policy, Ethics, and the Legal Environment (3)
- ITEC 6250 Disaster Recovery, Planning, and Response (3)
- ITEC 6900 Graduate Capstone (3)
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The catalog describes the program as exclusively online, apart from some face-to-face courses for international students.
MSIT Admissions
An IT background is expected, which rules out most clinicians without technical training.
- Bachelor’s in IT, MIS, CS, or a closely related field; 2.75 GPA, or 2.5 with significant IT experience.
- Priority for applicants with three or more years of IT experience.
- Applicants without an IT or health administration degree should take HLSA 3310 first.
BSIT, Health Informatics Concentration
The estimated tuition for the BS in Information Technology with a Health Informatics concentration at Middle Georgia State University is Not clearly stated; the campus rate is $176 in-state or $680 out-of-state per credit.
The program can generally be completed in about four years.
BSIT Curriculum
- HLSA 3310, 3320, and 4470, plus two of HLSA 3350, 3360, 4410, or 4435, within an IT degree.
- Offered on campus, online, or blended.
You Should Know
- The details come from a 2025-26 audit worksheet; total credits are Not clearly stated.
Tuition
The University System of Georgia’s 2026-27 graduate eTuition rate is $269 per credit, with no residency difference.
| Program | Rate | Credits | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSIT, Health Informatics | $269 | 30 | $8,070 |
- Rates come from the University System of Georgia’s FY2027 eTuition table.
Be aware that:
- Semester fees are extra and are Not clearly stated here.
At about $8,100 in tuition, this is a low-cost master’s for IT staff who want a health focus.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Built for IT professionals who want to move into health care roles quickly and cheaply.
Career-entry fit. Security, disaster recovery, and EHR courses suit health IT infrastructure and systems roles more than clinical informatics.
The trade-offs. It requires an IT background, has no practicum, and is not CAHIIM-accredited.
Accreditation
Middle Georgia State’s health informatics concentrations are not CAHIIM-accredited, and the university makes no CAHIIM claim.
Middle Georgia State University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
A master’s with a health informatics focus may fit Track 1 of the AMIA Health Informatics Certification if AMIA accepts the IT degree as health informatics; check AMIA’s eligibility rules.
Keep Exploring Health Informatics Programs
See all Georgia health informatics programs, browse the health informatics master’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.