Institute for Health Informatics • Minneapolis, MN • Online or Campus • $1,665–$2,601/Credit
University of Minnesota offers 3 Health Informatics programs:
- Master of Health Informatics
- MS in Health Informatics
- PhD in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Health Informatics | $59.9K / $93.6K | 2.3 years average | 36 |
| MS in Health Informatics | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated |
| PhD in Health Informatics | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated |
The University of Minnesota’s Institute for Health Informatics runs a CAHIIM-accredited professional master’s, delivered on campus and online, alongside a research MS and a PhD with clinical informatics, data science, translational bioinformatics, and precision medicine tracks. The MHI pairs with PharmD and MD degrees.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Professional master’s (MHI); research MS; PhD; PharmD/MHI and MD/MHI |
| Format | Campus or online (per CAHIIM) |
| Practicum Hours | MHI: final capstone; hours not stated |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students with some programming and life-science background aiming for clinical or data informatics roles |
| Distinctive Coursework | Applied health care databases, population health informatics, clinical informatics and patient safety |
| Certification Pathway | May fit AMIA AHIC; MD/MHI path suits physicians pursuing clinical informatics |
| Tuition | $1,665 resident, $2,601 nonresident per credit, part time (year not stated) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM, master’s (next review 2029-2030); HLC institutional |
Master of Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the Master of Health Informatics at University of Minnesota is approximately $59,940 for Minnesota residents (36 credits at $1,665/credit) or $93,636 for nonresidents, at the part-time rates UMN publishes.
Students take an average of 2.3 years (seven semesters) to graduate.
MHI Curriculum
Core informatics courses, electives, and a capstone.
- Health Informatics I and II
- Applied Health Care Databases
- Population Health Informatics
- Clinical Informatics and Patient Safety
- Biostatistics I
You Should Know
- UMN’s online program page lists a 3.3 minimum GPA; the Institute’s page lists 3.0. Confirm with admissions.
- The GRE is required unless applicants hold a master’s, have 10 or more years of experience, or show quantitative proficiency.
MHI Practicum and Capstone
- A final capstone; MD/MHI students substitute a medical school clerkship.
MHI Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree, six semester credits in life or health sciences, and programming coursework or experience.
- Deadlines: June 15 for fall and October 15 for spring (domestic).
MS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the research MS at University of Minnesota is Not clearly stated.
MS Curriculum
- A research-oriented master’s offered by the Institute for Health Informatics; details are Not clearly stated on the pages reviewed.
PhD in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the PhD at University of Minnesota is Not clearly stated.
PhD Curriculum
- Tracks in Clinical Informatics, Data Science and Informatics, Translational Bioinformatics, and Precision and Personalized Medicine.
Tuition
UMN’s online program page lists $1,665 per credit for residents and $2,601 for nonresidents at part-time enrollment.
| Student | Per Credit | 36 Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota resident | $1,665 | $59,940 |
| Nonresident | $2,601 | $93,636 |
- Rates come from UMN’s online program page.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ UMN does not date these rates or say how full-time tuition is charged; full-time students may pay a different, banded amount.
Nonresidents pay about $33,700 more than residents at the published per-credit rates.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A pathway choice for students weighing a professional master’s against research training.
Choosing a pathway. The MHI suits practitioners; the research MS and PhD suit students headed for research careers; PharmD/MHI and MD/MHI students add informatics to clinical training.
The trade-offs. Published per-credit tuition is high, especially for nonresidents, and the GRE is usually required.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits the University of Minnesota’s master’s in Health Informatics, delivered on campus and online, with its next review in 2029-2030; CAHIIM also lists an active doctoral program.
The University of Minnesota is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
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 Minnesota health informatics programs, browse the health informatics master’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.