Nashville, TN • Online or Campus • $403–$978/Credit (2025-26)
Tennessee State University offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- BS in Health Information Management
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Health Information Management | $36.2K / $91.4K | 4 years | 120 |
TSU, a public HBCU in Nashville, offers a CAHIIM-accredited HIM bachelor’s that CAHIIM lists as both campus-based and online. The final semester centers on professional practice at health care facilities.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Bachelor’s |
| Format | Campus or online (per CAHIIM) |
| Practicum Hours | Professional practice at health care facilities; hours not stated |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Tennessee students seeking the RHIA at public tuition |
| Distinctive Coursework | An 18-course HIMA sequence across the last three years |
| Certification Pathway | RHIA eligible |
| Tuition | $403 in-state, $978 out-of-state per credit with fees; $4,524 / $11,424 per full-time semester (2025-26) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (next review 2027-2028); SACSCOC institutional |
BS in Health Information Management
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Information Management at Tennessee State University is approximately $36,192 for Tennessee residents (eight full-time semesters at $4,524) or $91,392 for out-of-state students.
The program can generally be completed in about four years.
BS Curriculum
- HIMA courses from 1010 to 4430, starting in year one and concentrated in years three and four.
- HIMA 4424 (6 credits) and HIMA 4430 (3 credits) in the final semester, alongside professional practice.
- HCAP 4500 and 4900 capstone-type courses with department approval.
More curriculum details are available in TSU’s academic map.
You Should Know
- The academic map lists course numbers without titles and points to the 2019-21 catalog; confirm the current sequence with an advisor.
- TSU’s HIM web page does not describe the program; details here come from the academic map and CAHIIM.
BS Practicum and Capstone
- Hands-on professional practice at health care facilities; the course and hours are Not clearly stated.
BS Admissions
- Standard TSU undergraduate admission; program-specific criteria are Not clearly stated.
Tuition
TSU’s 2025-26 undergraduate rates are $403 per credit in-state and $978 out-of-state, including a program service fee, with full-time flat rates of $4,524 and $11,424 per semester.
| Student (2025-26) | Per Semester (12 cr) | 8 Semesters |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee resident | $4,524 | $36,192 |
| Out-of-state | $11,424 | $91,392 |
- Rates come from TSU’s tuition schedule.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ These are 2025-26 rates; TSU had not posted 2026-27 undergraduate rates on the schedule reviewed, and TN eCampus online sections are billed separately.
Out-of-state students pay about two and a half times the resident rate on campus.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A cost verdict for Tennessee residents who want an accredited RHIA route.
Cost verdict. At about $36,000 for four years of full-time in-state tuition, TSU offers a public route to RHIA eligibility in Nashville.
The trade-offs. TSU publishes little program detail online, and its academic map is tied to an older catalog.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits Tennessee State’s bachelor’s in Health Information Management, delivered on campus and online, with continuing accreditation granted June 2020 and its next review in 2027-2028.
Tennessee State University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Graduates of CAHIIM-accredited HIM bachelor’s programs are eligible for AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam.
Other Health Informatics Schools
See all Tennessee health informatics programs, browse the health informatics bachelor’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.