College of Health Professions • Memphis, TN • Online • $661–$711/Credit (Fall 2026)
University of Tennessee Health Science Center offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- Master of Health Informatics and Information Management (entry-level)
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Health Informatics and Information Management | $29.7K / $32.0K | 2 years full time | 45 |
UTHSC’s online MHIIM admits students without a finished bachelor’s degree, as long as they complete its prerequisites, and ends with an on-site management internship at a health care facility. Out-of-state students pay only $50 more per credit than Tennessee residents.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Entry-level master’s; post-graduate, certificate, doctoral concentration, and PharmD/MHIIM options are also listed |
| Format | Online, full or part time |
| Practicum Hours | Management Affiliation internship (3 credits); hours not stated |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Career changers who want the RHIA through an accredited master’s |
| Distinctive Coursework | Data standards, health analytics, privacy and security, financial management |
| Certification Pathway | RHIA eligible (CAHIIM-accredited HIM master’s) |
| Tuition | $661 in-state, $711 out-of-state per credit, fees included (Fall 2026) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (master’s listed as active); SACSCOC institutional |
| Start Term | Fall |
Master of Health Informatics and Information Management
The estimated tuition for the Master of Health Informatics and Information Management at University of Tennessee Health Science Center is approximately $29,745 for Tennessee residents (45 credits at $661/credit) or $31,995 for out-of-state students.
The program can generally be completed in about two years full time; most students finish in three years or less.
MHIIM Curriculum
Fifteen three-credit courses delivered online.
- Health information systems
- Healthcare privacy and security
- Data standards and health analytics
- Quality management
- Financial management and leadership
- Research methodology and HIIM 613 Applied Research Project
- HIIM 537 Management Affiliation (3)
You Should Know
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required; applicants need 8 hours of anatomy and physiology, statistics, medical terminology, management, information systems, and 45 elective hours.
- Course titles and numbers beyond the capstone and affiliation are Not clearly stated on the program page.
MHIIM Practicum and Capstone
- An on-site management internship at a health care facility, plus an applied research project.
MHIIM Admissions
- Minimum 2.75 GPA, two recommendations, an essay, and an interview by invitation.
- Deadlines March 1 (early) and July 1 (late) for fall; Tennessee residents get priority.
Tuition
UTHSC charges online HIIM students $611 per credit plus a $50 online support fee ($661 in-state), and $711 out-of-state, with no credit cap.
| Student (Fall 2026) | Per Credit | 45 Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee resident | $661 | $29,745 |
| Out-of-state | $711 | $31,995 |
- Rates come from UTHSC’s Fall 2026 health professions fee schedule.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ Prerequisites can add substantial coursework for applicants without a related bachelor’s degree, so total time and cost depend on prior credits.
Out-of-state students pay about $2,250 more than residents for the full program.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A cost verdict for out-of-state students who want an accredited online HIM master’s.
Cost verdict. At $711 per credit, out-of-state students pay nearly the resident rate, about $32,000 for the full degree.
The trade-offs. There is one fall start, Tennessee residents get admissions priority, and the program page lists few course details or outcome figures.
Accreditation
CAHIIM lists UTHSC’s master’s program as active, and UTHSC states that the MHIIM is CAHIIM-accredited.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Graduates of CAHIIM-accredited HIM master’s programs are eligible for AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam.
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