Mankato, MN • Campus • $423.64/Credit Resident with Fees
Minnesota State University, Mankato offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- BS in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Health Informatics | $43.4K / $81.6K | 4 years | 120 |
Minnesota State Mankato’s bachelor’s blends programming, database, security, and human-computer interaction courses from computer information science with nursing courses on pathophysiology, quality, and informatics law and ethics. A 3-credit internship is required.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Bachelor’s |
| Format | Campus in Mankato |
| Practicum Hours | CIS 497 Internship (3 credits required); hours not stated |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students who want technical health IT skills with clinical context |
| Distinctive Coursework | Applied programming for health care, database management, HCI, GIS, health care innovation |
| Certification Pathway | Not CAHIIM-accredited; not an RHIA route |
| Tuition | Resident $375.25 + $48.39 fees per credit; banded rate for 13+ credits |
| Accreditation | No programmatic accreditation stated; HLC institutional |
BS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Informatics at Minnesota State University, Mankato is approximately $43,439 for residents and reciprocity students (eight banded semesters at $5,429.91 with fees) or $81,622 for other nonresidents.
The program can generally be completed in about four years.
BS Curriculum
76 major credits from computer information science and nursing.
- CIS 121 Introduction to Programming and CIS 123 Applied Programming for Healthcare Professionals (4 each)
- CIS 340 Introduction to Database Systems and CIS 440 Database Management Systems (4 each)
- CIS 350 Information Security (4)
- CIS 380 Systems Analysis and Design (4)
- CIS 443 Health Information Technology in Clinical Practice (4)
- CIS 482 Human Computer Interaction (4)
- NURS 366 Quality, Safety and Informatics in Healthcare (2)
- NURS 445 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Informatics (4)
More curriculum details are available in the academic catalog.
You Should Know
- The catalog’s four-year plan lists some courses not in the requirements (such as CIS 444 and CIS 496) and omits CIS 393; confirm with an advisor.
- A 2.5 GPA is required in departmental and major courses.
BS Practicum and Capstone
- CIS 497 Internship (3 credits), after permanent admission to the IT program.
BS Admissions
- Standard Minnesota State Mankato admission; program-specific criteria are Not clearly stated.
Tuition
Minnesota State Mankato charges $375.25 per credit plus $48.39 in fees for residents and reciprocity students, with a banded rate of $4,799.20 plus $630.71 in fees for 13 or more credits.
| Student | Banded Semester with Fees | 8 Semesters |
|---|---|---|
| MN, WI, SD, or Manitoba resident | $5,429.91 | $43,439 |
| Other out-of-state, campus | $10,202.71 | $81,622 |
- Rates come from Minnesota State Mankato’s cost-per-credit chart.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ The rate chart does not state its academic year; students from Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, and Ohio pay a middle rate of $562.85 per credit.
Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Manitoba students pay Minnesota rates through reciprocity.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Built for students who want a technical health IT degree at public tuition.
Who it fits. Students who like programming, databases, and systems work, and want nursing-taught clinical context, fit the curriculum.
The trade-offs. The degree is campus-based, not CAHIIM-accredited, and does not lead to the RHIA.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Mankato’s BS in Health Informatics is not CAHIIM-accredited, and the catalog makes no programmatic accreditation claim.
Minnesota State University, Mankato is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Graduates seeking a credential can consider HIMSS’s CAHIMS, which does not require a CAHIIM-accredited degree.
More Health Informatics Options
See all Minnesota health informatics programs, browse the health informatics bachelor’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.