Nashville, TN • Online • $899/Credit (fees included)
Lipscomb University offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Health Care Informatics
- Certificate in Health Care Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Care Informatics | $37.8K | 14 months | 42 |
| Certificate in Health Care Informatics | $13.5K | Not clearly stated | 15 |
Lipscomb’s online master’s moves one course per month, with live online sessions every other weekend, and can be finished in 14 months. It ends in a longitudinal research project with a faculty mentor.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MS; certificate; MS/PharmD dual option |
| Format | Online; synchronous sessions every other weekend |
| Practicum Hours | No practicum; research capstone |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Working professionals who want a fast, cohort-paced informatics master’s |
| Distinctive Coursework | Course list Not clearly stated; capstone research paper and oral presentation |
| Certification Pathway | Not CAHIIM-accredited; may fit AMIA AHIC with experience |
| Tuition | $899 per credit, materials and fees included |
| Accreditation | No programmatic accreditation stated; SACSCOC institutional |
MS in Health Care Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Care Informatics at Lipscomb University is approximately $37,758 (42 credits at $899/credit, fees included).
The program can generally be completed in about 14 months.
MS Curriculum
- Fourteen three-credit courses, taken one per month.
- A longitudinal research capstone ending in a paper and oral presentation.
You Should Know
- The course list loads dynamically and could not be read; course titles are Not clearly stated.
- International students on F-1 visas are not eligible because the program is fully online.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- A faculty-mentored research project; no practicum is listed.
MS Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree and a statistics course; competency in medical terminology and PC literacy.
- Two recommendations, a personal statement, résumé, and $50 fee; no GRE.
Certificate in Health Care Informatics
The estimated tuition for the Certificate in Health Care Informatics at Lipscomb University is approximately $13,485 (15 credits at $899/credit).
Certificate Curriculum
- Five three-credit courses; titles are Not clearly stated.
Tuition
Lipscomb charges $899 per credit hour with course materials and fees included; the rate adjusts each May.
| Program | Credits | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Care Informatics | 42 | $37,758 |
| Certificate | 15 | $13,485 |
- Rates come from Lipscomb’s program page.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ Tuition adjusts each May, so students starting later may pay a higher rate than shown.
Because fees and materials are included, the per-credit rate is close to the full program cost.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Built for working professionals who want to finish an informatics master’s quickly at one course a month.
Who it fits. The one-course-per-month pace and 14-month timeline suit students who prefer focus over juggling several courses.
The trade-offs. There is no CAHIIM accreditation or practicum, and Lipscomb’s course list was not readable.
Accreditation
Lipscomb’s health care informatics programs are not CAHIIM-accredited, and Lipscomb makes no CAHIIM claim.
Lipscomb University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Check the AMIA Health Informatics Certification eligibility rules for non-accredited master’s pathways.
More Health Informatics Options
See all Tennessee health informatics programs, browse the health informatics master’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.