College of Nursing • Columbia, SC • Online • $32.3K–$57.4K Total (2025-26 estimate)
University of South Carolina offers 2 Nursing Informatics programs:
- MSN, Nursing Informatics (BSN entry)
- MSN, Nursing Informatics (ADN entry)
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN, Nursing Informatics (BSN entry) | $32.3K / $57.4K | 4 semesters full time; 7 part time | 36 |
| MSN, Nursing Informatics (ADN entry) | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated | 45 |
USC’s online informatics MSN borrows two courses from its CAHIIM-accredited health IT master’s (project management and health IT databases) and lets students complete the 225-hour practicum at their own workplace.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MSN with BSN or ADN entry |
| Format | Online coursework; practicum at the student’s workplace |
| Practicum Hours | 225 clinical hours |
| RN License Required | Yes, unencumbered |
| Who It’s For | Working nurses who want to complete practicum hours on the job |
| Distinctive Coursework | ITEC project management and health IT database courses, health care financing |
| Certification Pathway | 225 hours exceed the ANCC NI-BC 200-hour minimum |
| Tuition | Estimated total $32,271 in-state, $57,390 out-of-state (2025-26 new students) |
| Accreditation | Not stated on the program page; SACSCOC institutional |
MSN, Nursing Informatics (BSN Entry)
The estimated tuition for the MSN in Nursing Informatics at University of South Carolina is approximately $32,271 for South Carolina residents or $57,390 for out-of-state students, USC’s estimated total for 2025-26 new students.
The program can generally be completed in four semesters full time or seven part time.
MSN Curriculum
- NURS 775 Foundations in Nursing Informatics (3)
- NURS 777 Nursing Informatics Practicum 1 (3)
- NURS 788 Transformative Praxis in Advanced Nursing Leadership and Informatics (3)
- ITEC 764 Project Management for Health Information (3)
- ITEC 770 Health IT Database Systems (3)
- NURS 738 Financing of Health Care (3)
- NURS 717 Statistics, NURS 720 Population Analysis, NURS 790 Research Methods (3 each)
More curriculum details are available in the academic bulletin.
You Should Know
- The bulletin lists 33 core credits but sums to 36 to 39 depending on the seminar or thesis option; the program page says 36.
- Out-of-state students with a USC nursing scholarship pay an estimated $36,951.
MSN Practicum and Capstone
- 225 clinical hours in the Nursing Informatics Practicum, which can be done at the student’s workplace.
MSN Admissions
- BSN from a nationally accredited program, 3.0 GPA, unencumbered RN license.
- Three professional references from people with a master’s or higher in health care; no GRE.
MSN, Nursing Informatics (ADN Entry)
The estimated tuition for the ADN-entry MSN at University of South Carolina is Not clearly stated.
ADN Entry Curriculum
- Four 3-credit transition courses (NURS 719, 728, 733, 735) before the core, for 45 credits in total.
Tuition
USC publishes estimated program totals rather than an informatics-specific per-credit rate.
| Student (2025-26 estimate) | Total |
|---|---|
| South Carolina resident | $32,271 |
| Out-of-state | $57,390 |
| Out-of-state with nursing scholarship | $36,951 |
- Figures come from USC’s program page.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ The estimates are for 2025-26 new students, and USC says additional costs are paid out of pocket.
The nursing scholarship narrows the out-of-state gap to about $4,700.
Why Choose This Nursing Informatics Program?
Built for working nurses who want to earn practicum hours at their own job.
Who it fits. Workplace practicum placement and online coursework suit nurses already in health systems, and ADN holders can enter directly.
The trade-offs. USC does not publish a per-credit informatics rate, and the program page does not state the MSN’s nursing accreditation.
Accreditation
The program page does not state the MSN’s nursing accreditation; it links to the College of Nursing’s accreditation page.
The University of South Carolina is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The 225 practicum hours exceed the 200-hour minimum for the ANCC Informatics Nursing certification (NI-BC) graduate-program pathway; check ANCC eligibility for current rules.
Compare More Nursing Informatics Programs
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