School of Medicine • Baltimore, MD • Online or Campus • $1,440/Credit Online (2026-27)
Johns Hopkins University offers 3 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Applied Health Sciences Informatics (online)
- MS in Applied Health Sciences Informatics (on campus)
- MS in Health Sciences Informatics, Research
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Applied Health Sciences Informatics, online | $86.4K | 12 to 36 months part time | 60 (see note) |
| MS in Applied Health Sciences Informatics, on campus | $69.1K | 12 months | 67 quarter minimum |
| MS in Health Sciences Informatics, Research | $138.2K | 24 months | Not clearly stated |
Hopkins’ School of Medicine offers its CAHIIM-accredited applied informatics master’s two ways: a part-time online version for working professionals and a 12-month on-campus version. Both end in a 200-hour, student-designed capstone supervised by faculty.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Applied MS (online or campus); research MS |
| Format | Online part time, or full time on the East Baltimore campus (core courses online for both) |
| Practicum Hours | 200-hour faculty-supervised capstone (applied MS) |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Clinicians and health professionals moving into clinical and data informatics |
| Distinctive Coursework | Precision medicine data analysis, database querying, decision support, design for healthcare |
| Certification Pathway | May fit AMIA AHIC; physicians may pursue clinical informatics board certification separately |
| Tuition | Online $1,440/credit; campus $69,100/year (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM, health informatics master’s (online); MSCHE institutional |
| Start Term | Fall only |
MS in Applied Health Sciences Informatics, Online
The estimated tuition for the online MS in Applied Health Sciences Informatics at Johns Hopkins University is approximately $86,400 (60 credits at $1,440/credit).
The program can generally be completed in 12 to 36 months part time.
Applied MS Curriculum
37 quarter credits of required courses plus at least 30 of electives.
- ME.250.953 Introduction to Biomedical Informatics (3)
- ME.250.771 Introduction to Precision Medicine Data Analysis (3)
- ME.250.957 Database Querying in Health (3)
- ME.250.955 Applied Clinical Informatics (3)
- ME.250.750 Design Discovery for Healthcare (3)
- ME.250.901 Knowledge Engineering and Decision Support (3)
- ME.250.860 Student Seminar and Grand Rounds (11)
- ME.250.858 Capstone (8)
More curriculum details are available in the 2026-27 catalog.
You Should Know
- The admissions sheet lists 60 required credits and $86,400; the catalog lists a 67-quarter-credit minimum. The tuition estimate uses Hopkins’ own 60-credit figure.
- Applications open September 8 and close April 7 for the online program.
Applied MS Practicum and Capstone
- A 200-hour, student-designed capstone supervised by faculty.
Applied MS Admissions
- A bachelor’s in a relevant field, a relevant terminal degree, or a bachelor’s plus five years of related experience.
- Two-page combined personal statement, CV, transcripts, and three references; no GRE.
MS in Applied Health Sciences Informatics, On Campus
The estimated tuition for the on-campus MS in Applied Health Sciences Informatics at Johns Hopkins University is approximately $69,100 for the 12-month program (2026-27).
Campus Curriculum
- The same required courses and capstone, completed full time; core courses are still delivered online.
You Should Know
- Applications close March 15, and selected applicants are invited to a virtual interview.
MS in Health Sciences Informatics, Research
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Sciences Informatics, Research at Johns Hopkins University is approximately $138,200 (two years at $69,100).
Research MS Curriculum
- A full-time, 24-month campus program ending in a thesis.
You Should Know
- This research degree is not CAHIIM-accredited.
Tuition
Hopkins’ 2026-27 rates are $1,440 per credit online and $69,100 per year on campus, the same for all residencies.
| Program (2026-27) | Basis | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Applied MS, online | 60 credits at $1,440 | $86,400 |
| Applied MS, campus | 12 months | $69,100 |
| Research MS, campus | 2 years at $69,100 | $138,200 |
- Rates come from the School of Medicine’s 2026 admissions requirements.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ The online program costs about $17,000 more than the 12-month campus program, before campus living costs.
- Fees are listed separately on the financial aid site and are excluded here.
For students who can relocate for a year, the campus format is the lower-tuition route to the same applied degree.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A format choice for clinicians who want a medical school informatics master’s.
Choosing a format. The online version suits working clinicians over up to three years; the campus version finishes in 12 months at lower tuition; the research MS suits students headed for a PhD or research career.
The trade-offs. Tuition is high, the credit total differs between Hopkins sources, and there is a single fall start.
Accreditation
CAHIIM lists Johns Hopkins’ master’s in Health Informatics as active and delivered online.
Johns Hopkins University is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Check the AMIA Health Informatics Certification eligibility rules for how a CAHIIM-accredited informatics master’s counts toward the AHIC.
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