School of Health Related Professions • Jackson, MS • Online • Tuition Not Clearly Stated
University of Mississippi Medical Center offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- Master of Health Informatics and Information Management
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Health Informatics and Information Management | Not clearly stated | 24 months part time | Not clearly stated |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics | Not clearly stated | 3 semesters | 10 |
Mississippi’s academic medical center offers an online master’s with two tracks: Health Informatics, and Health Information Management, whose electives lead to RHIA eligibility. A 10-credit certificate transfers into the master’s.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Master’s (two tracks); post-baccalaureate certificate |
| Format | Online |
| Practicum Hours | Internship available as a capstone option; hours not stated |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Working professionals studying part time |
| Distinctive Coursework | Databases, data visualization, human-computer interaction, security, epidemiology |
| Certification Pathway | HIM track: RHIA eligible; HI track: may fit AMIA AHIC with experience |
| Tuition | Not clearly stated |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (next review 2026-2027); SACSCOC institutional |
Master of Health Informatics and Information Management
The estimated tuition for the Master of Health Informatics and Information Management at University of Mississippi Medical Center is Not clearly stated; UMMC’s tuition tables could not be reviewed.
The program can generally be completed in about 24 months part time.
MHIIM Curriculum
The Health Informatics track covers technical and leadership topics.
- Project management
- Databases and computer science
- Data analytics and visualization
- Human-computer interaction
- Information security
- Epidemiology and public health
- Leadership
You Should Know
- Total credits and track-level course lists are Not clearly stated on the pages that could be read.
- UMMC’s latest posted outcomes (2021-22) show 100% graduation within three years and 83% employment within six months.
MHIIM Practicum and Capstone
- An internship is available as a capstone option; hours and placement are Not clearly stated.
MHIIM Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree; other requirements are Not clearly stated.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics at University of Mississippi Medical Center is Not clearly stated.
The certificate runs fall, spring, and summer.
Certificate Curriculum
- HI 603 Perspectives in the Health Information Professions (1)
- HI 602 Health Care Delivery and Policy (3)
- HI 631 Health Informatics (3)
- HI 634 Development of Electronic Health Information Systems (3)
You Should Know
- Courses passed with a B or higher transfer to the MHIIM.
- UMMC’s School of Nursing pairs this certificate with its MSN Nursing and Health Care Administrator track.
Tuition
UMMC does not list MHIIM tuition on the program pages, and its School of Health Related Professions tuition tables could not be reviewed.
- Check UMMC’s program page and Student Accounting tuition tables for current rates.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ UMMC’s program page says CAHIIM accreditation runs “through 2026,” while CAHIIM lists the next review in 2026-2027; confirm the current status.
As a reference point, William Carey University‘s CAHIIM-accredited online master’s costs about $16,800 in tuition.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A track choice for working professionals who want an academic medical center’s online informatics or HIM master’s.
Choosing a track. The HIM track leads to RHIA eligibility; the HI track emphasizes data, systems, and security. The certificate lets students test the field before committing.
The trade-offs. Credits, admissions, and tuition are not published on the readable program pages, and outcomes data date to 2021-22.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits UMMC’s master’s in health informatics, delivered online, with its next review in 2026-2027.
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is institutionally accredited through the University of Mississippi by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
UMMC says HIM-track electives qualify graduates for AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam.
Other Health Informatics Schools
See all Mississippi health informatics programs, browse the health informatics master’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.