Frederick, MD • Online or Evening • $715/Credit
Hood College offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Health Informatics
- Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics | $21.5K | Not clearly stated | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics | $8.6K | Not clearly stated | 12 |
Hood’s 30-credit master’s leans on data science, with required courses in R biostatistics and databases and electives in machine learning and AI. Courses run in the evening or online, with four start terms a year.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MS; graduate certificate |
| Format | Evening classes or fully online |
| Practicum Hours | 3-credit capstone; optional curricular practical training |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Career changers from any field who want data-focused health informatics skills |
| Distinctive Coursework | Data science, biostatistics in R, applied databases, machine learning electives |
| Certification Pathway | Not CAHIIM-accredited; may fit AMIA AHIC with experience |
| Tuition | $715 per credit |
| Accreditation | Not CAHIIM (aligned with its standards, per Hood); MSCHE institutional |
| Start Terms | Fall, spring, and two summer sessions |
MS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics at Hood College is approximately $21,450 (30 credits at $715/credit).
Program length is not published.
MS Curriculum
A 21-credit core and 9 elective credits.
- HIFX 500, 501, and 502 health informatics core courses
- CS 527 Data Science
- BIFX 503 Biostatistics in R
- IT 530 Applied Database Systems
- HIFX 579 Health Informatics Capstone (3)
- Electives such as machine learning, AI, data visualization, and ethics in science
You Should Know
- Students without a computing background take a 3-credit foundation course (CSIT 512 or BIFX 502) that does not count toward the 30 credits.
- Up to 6 graduate credits may transfer in.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- HIFX 579 capstone; internships with hospitals or health startups are mentioned but not required.
MS Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree in any field with a 3.0 GPA; no GRE or GMAT.
- Fall deadline August 15 (one section says July 15); spring December 1.
Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics at Hood College is approximately $8,580 (12 credits at $715/credit).
Certificate Curriculum
- HIFX 500, 501, 502, and ITMG 516; the three HIFX courses (9 credits) apply to the MS.
Tuition
Hood charges $715 per graduate credit for health informatics.
| Program | Credits | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics | 30 | $21,450 |
| With 3-credit foundation course | 33 | $23,595 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 | $8,580 |
- Rates come from Hood’s program page.
Be aware that:
- Hood does not date the $715 rate or list fees on the program page.
Students who need the foundation course should budget about $23,600.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Built for career changers who want a data-heavy health informatics master’s with flexible starts.
Who it fits. Graduates of any field can enter with a 3.0 GPA, take evening or online classes, and start in any of four terms.
The trade-offs. The degree is not CAHIIM-accredited, and Hood publishes no program length or outcomes.
Accreditation
Hood’s MS in Health Informatics is not CAHIIM-accredited; Hood says the program is aligned with CAHIIM standards.
Hood College is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Check the AMIA Health Informatics Certification eligibility rules for non-accredited master’s pathways.
More Health Informatics Options
See all Maryland health informatics programs, browse the health informatics master’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.