Columbia, SC • Hybrid or Online • $572.25–$1,240/Credit (2026-27)
University of South Carolina offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- Master of Health Information Technology
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Health Information Technology | $20.6K / $44.6K | Not clearly stated | 36 |
USC’s MHIT is a joint degree from its integrated information technology program and the Arnold School of Public Health, with a required 250-hour summer internship in health IT. It is CAHIIM-accredited as a health informatics master’s.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Master’s |
| Format | Hybrid; some courses online |
| Practicum Hours | 250-hour summer internship (6 credits) |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students who want health IT systems, database, and project management skills plus health administration |
| Distinctive Coursework | Systems analysis for health applications, health IT databases, IT project management |
| Certification Pathway | May fit AMIA AHIC with experience |
| Tuition | $572.25 resident and online; $1,240 nonresident per credit (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (next review 2026-2027); SACSCOC institutional |
Master of Health Information Technology
The estimated tuition for the Master of Health Information Technology at University of South Carolina is approximately $20,601 for residents and online students (36 credits at $572.25/credit) or $44,640 for nonresidents on campus.
Program length is not published.
MHIT Curriculum
An 18-credit core, 12 elective credits from both schools, and a 6-credit internship.
- ITEC 747 Management of Health Information Systems (3)
- ITEC 752 Systems Analysis and Design for Health Applications (3)
- ITEC 764 Project Management for Health Information (3)
- ITEC 770 Health IT Database Systems (3)
- HSPM 700 Approaches and Concepts for Health Administration, or PUBH 700 (3)
- HSPM 768 Health Services Administration II (3)
- ITEC 748 Internship in Information Technology (6)
More curriculum details are available in the academic bulletin.
You Should Know
- Applicants without spreadsheet and database coursework may be admitted conditionally and must complete prerequisites first.
- The internship includes a research paper that serves as the program’s comprehensive assessment.
MHIT Practicum and Capstone
- At least 250 hours of approved health IT work, completed in the summer.
MHIT Admissions
- 3.0 undergraduate GPA and GRE or GMAT scores; waivers possible for applicants with graduate degrees.
- References, professional experience, and a career goal statement are scored.
Tuition
USC’s 2026-27 Columbia graduate tuition is $572.25 per credit for residents and $1,240 for nonresidents; USC says online MHIT students pay the in-state rate.
| Student (2026-27) | Per Credit | 36 Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Resident or online | $572.25 | $20,601 |
| Nonresident, on campus | $1,240 | $44,640 |
- Rates come from USC’s tuition and required fees page.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ The program is described as hybrid, and USC does not say whether out-of-state students can complete it entirely online at the in-state rate. Confirm before enrolling.
- Technology and other required fees add about $42 per credit for part-time students.
Students who qualify for the online rate pay less than half the nonresident campus tuition.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Built for students who want technical health IT training plus a real work placement.
Who it fits. The ITEC database, systems analysis, and project management core, paired with health administration courses and a 250-hour internship, suits students aiming for health IT analyst and project roles.
The trade-offs. The GRE or GMAT is required, program length is not published, and the summer internship fixes part of the schedule.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits USC’s master’s in Health Informatics, delivered on campus and online, with its next review in 2026-2027.
The University of South Carolina is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Check the AMIA Health Informatics Certification eligibility rules for how a CAHIIM-accredited informatics master’s counts toward the AHIC.
Other Health Informatics Schools
See all South Carolina health informatics programs, browse the health informatics master’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.