Baltimore, MD • Online and Campus • $221–$734/Credit (2026-27)
Coppin State University offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- BS in Health Information Management
- MS in Health Information Management
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Health Information Management | $26.5K / $83.0K | 4 years | 120 |
| MS in Health Information Management | $18.8K / $34.5K | 2.5 years | 47 |
Coppin, a historically Black public university in Baltimore, says it offers Maryland’s only accredited HIM bachelor’s, and CAHIIM lists that degree as delivered online. Its evening master’s adds focus areas in informatics, quality and risk, or health services administration.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Bachelor’s; master’s |
| Format | BS online per CAHIIM; MS evenings, year-round |
| Practicum Hours | BS: HIM 400 Management Affiliation (3 credits); MS: optional internship; hours not stated |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Maryland residents seeking the RHIA at public tuition |
| Distinctive Coursework | Two RHIA preparation courses, classification systems, health statistics |
| Certification Pathway | BS: RHIA eligible (CAHIIM); MS: includes RHIA prep course |
| Tuition | Undergraduate $221 resident, $692 nonresident; graduate $400 / $734 per credit (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM, BS (next review 2030-2031); MSCHE institutional |
BS in Health Information Management
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Information Management at Coppin State University is approximately $26,520 for Maryland residents (120 credits at $221/credit) or $83,040 for nonresidents.
The program can generally be completed in about four years.
BS Curriculum
51 HIM credits sit on top of 69 general and supporting credits, including accounting and information systems.
- HIM 300 Fundamentals of HIM (4)
- HIM 305 Health-Care Finance and Reimbursement (3)
- HIM 307 and 408 Medical Classification Systems I and II (3 each)
- HIM 301 Advanced Quality Concepts in Health (4)
- HIM 402 Legal Aspects of HIM (3)
- HIM 412 and 413 Organization and Management in HIM I and II (4 each)
- HIM 415 Health Statistics (3)
- HIM 420 Health Information Systems (3)
- HIM 401 and 403 RHIA Preparation I and II (3 each)
More curriculum details are available in Coppin’s plan of study.
You Should Know
- The plan of study is dated 2021; confirm the current sequence with the department.
- Coppin reports 2024-25 outcomes of 94% retention and 100% employment within one year, based on returned surveys.
BS Practicum and Capstone
- HIM 400 Management Affiliation (3 credits) and HIM 404 Seminar in HIM (2).
BS Admissions
- Standard Coppin undergraduate admission; program-specific criteria are Not clearly stated.
MS in Health Information Management
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Information Management at Coppin State University is approximately $18,800 for Maryland residents (47 credits at $400/credit) or $34,498 for nonresidents.
The program can generally be completed in about two and a half years full time.
MS Curriculum
- Core HIM courses (HIM 500 to 511), including quality improvement in health care.
- HIM 780 Capstone (4) and HIM 782 RHIA Prep.
- A focus area in health informatics, quality improvement and risk management, or health services administration.
You Should Know
- Coppin’s semester credit totals do not add up cleanly to 47, and focus-area courses are not yet numbered.
- The master’s page makes no CAHIIM claim.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- A 4-credit capstone and an optional internship (HIM 781).
MS Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree in any field with a 3.0 GPA; conditional admission possible.
- Résumé, three professional recommendations, an essay, and an interview.
Tuition
Coppin’s 2026-27 tuition is $221 per undergraduate credit for Maryland residents and $692 for nonresidents; graduate tuition is $400 and $734.
| Program (2026-27) | Credits | Resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in HIM | 120 | $26,520 | $83,040 |
| MS in HIM | 47 | $18,800 | $34,498 |
- Rates come from Coppin’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- Mandatory fees add $89 per credit plus flat per-term fees; full-time undergraduates pay a flat $3,762 per semester in-state with fees.
- Coppin lists no separate online tuition rate.
Full-time Maryland undergraduates pay a flat semester rate, so the BS often costs less than the per-credit estimate.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A cost verdict for Maryland residents who want an accredited RHIA route at a public university.
Cost verdict. At $221 per credit, or a flat $3,762 per full-time semester with fees, the in-state BS is a low-cost route to RHIA eligibility.
The trade-offs. Nonresident tuition is about three times the resident rate, and Coppin’s published plan of study is from 2021.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits Coppin State’s bachelor’s in Health Information Management, delivered online, with continuing accreditation granted April 2023 and its next review in 2030-2031.
Coppin State University is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Graduates of CAHIIM-accredited HIM bachelor’s programs are eligible for AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam.
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