College of Applied Health Sciences • Chicago, IL • Online • $750/Credit Graduate, $521/Credit Bachelor’s
University of Illinois Chicago offers 5 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Health Informatics
- MS in Health Information Management
- BS in Health Information Management (completion)
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics | $28.5K | 30 months | 38 |
| MS in Health Information Management | $29.3K | 20 months | 39 |
| BS in Health Information Management | $32.8K | 24 months full time | 63 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | $9.0K to $9.8K | 12 months | 12 to 13 |
| Post-Master’s Certificate | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated |
UIC holds CAHIIM accreditation at three levels, all online: an informatics master’s, an HIM master’s that leads to the RHIA, and an HIM bachelor’s completion program. Its MSHI was the first online graduate program CAHIIM accredited, per UIC, and offers optional concentrations in health data science, leadership, or consumer and mobile health.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Two master’s, a bachelor’s completion, and two certificates |
| Format | Online, asynchronous |
| Practicum Hours | BSHIM: 160-hour practicum plus six days of fieldwork; MSHI: optional 3-credit practicum |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students who want an accredited online informatics or HIM degree from a public research university |
| Distinctive Coursework | Informatics and population health, consumer and mobile health, healthcare revenue cycle |
| Certification Pathway | MSHIM and BSHIM prepare graduates for the RHIA exam |
| Tuition | $750 per credit graduate; $521 per credit bachelor’s (year not stated) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (master’s through 2030; bachelor’s through 2027); HLC institutional |
MS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics at University of Illinois Chicago is approximately $28,500 (38 credits at $750/credit).
UIC lists the program at 30 months.
MSHI Curriculum
Core courses plus 12 elective credits; a concentration can be earned through electives without adding time.
- BHIS 437 Healthcare Data
- BHIS 503 Communication Skills in Health Informatics
- BHIS 505 Ethics and Legal Issues in Health Informatics
- BHIS 510 Informatics and Population Health
- BHIS 515 Management of Healthcare Communication Systems
- BHIS 520 Health Information Systems Analysis and Design
- BHIS 525 Social and Organizational Issues in Health Informatics
- BHIS 530 Topics in Health Informatics
- BHIS 593 Health Informatics Capstone Experience
You Should Know
- Concentrations are Health Data Science, Leadership in Health Informatics, and Consumer and Mobile Health Informatics.
- Medical terminology and HIM fundamentals are prerequisites and can be taken elsewhere.
MSHI Practicum and Capstone
- A required 1-credit capstone; a 3-credit field practicum (BHIS 580) counts as an elective.
MSHI Admissions
- UIC lists requirements on a separate application page; the program page names only the prerequisites. The next start is January 11, 2027, with a November 1, 2026 deadline.
MS in Health Information Management
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Information Management at University of Illinois Chicago is approximately $29,250 (39 credits at $750/credit).
UIC lists the program at 20 months.
MSHIM Curriculum
- HIM 450 Health Information Technology and Systems; HIM 455 Health Information Systems Analysis and Design
- HIM 451 Health Information Management Theory and Practice
- HIM 452 Quality Management and Data Analysis
- HIM 454 Legal Aspects, Risk Management and Security of Health Information
- HIM 534 Healthcare Vocabularies and Clinical Classification Systems
- HIM 557 Healthcare Revenue Cycle and Compliance; HIM 581 Executive Healthcare Financial Management
- HIM 593 Health Information Management Capstone
You Should Know
- UIC reports a 70% RHIA pass rate for 2025-2026 among graduates who took the exam.
- Foundation courses in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology may be required and can be taken elsewhere.
MSHIM Practicum and Capstone
- A 2-credit applied capstone project; no practicum hours are stated.
BS in Health Information Management (Completion)
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Information Management completion program at University of Illinois Chicago is approximately $32,823 (63 credits at $521/credit), excluding fees.
Full-time students can finish in 24 months after 60 hours of general education and prerequisites.
BSHIM Curriculum
- HIM 322 Fundamentals of Health Record and Data Management
- BHIS 410 Health Data Structures and Management
- HIM 432 and 433 Coding, Classification, and Reimbursement Systems
- HIM 337 Analysis of Health Care Data; HIM 343 Quality Evaluation and Management
- HIM 434 Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management
- HIM 390 Health Information Management Capstone
BSHIM Practicum and Capstone
- HIM 320 Technical Affiliation: six days of supervised fieldwork.
- HIM 384 Clinical Practicum: 160 hours in the final semester.
BSHIM Admissions
- 60 hours of general education and prerequisites, including anatomy and physiology, statistics, and information systems; A&P requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics at University of Illinois Chicago is approximately $9,000 to $9,750 (12 to 13 credits at $750/credit).
Certificate Curriculum
- Four focus areas: fundamentals, mobile health, health data science, and leadership.
- All courses apply to the MSHI.
Post-Master’s Certificate in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the Post-Master’s Certificate in Health Informatics at University of Illinois Chicago is Not clearly stated.
Post-Master’s Curriculum
- Credits and courses are Not clearly stated on UIC’s program pages.
Tuition
UIC’s online health informatics site lists $750 per credit for graduate programs and $521 per credit for the bachelor’s, without stating a year.
| Program | Credits | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| MSHI | 38 | $28,500 |
| MSHIM | 39 | $29,250 |
| BSHIM | 63 | $32,823 |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 12 to 13 | $9,000 to $9,750 |
- Rates come from UIC’s online health informatics program pages.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ UIC lists the MSHI at 38 credits, but its core (27) and electives (12) add to 39, which would raise tuition to $29,250. Confirm the total.
The online rates are the same for Illinois and out-of-state students.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A pathway choice among three accredited online degrees at one university.
Choosing a pathway. The MSHI suits students heading toward systems, data science, or digital health roles; the MSHIM suits those who want the RHIA and HIM leadership; the BSHIM suits associate-degree holders who want the RHIA through a bachelor’s.
The trade-offs. The MSHI’s 30-month timeline is longer than the MSHIM’s 20 months, and only the bachelor’s builds in supervised practicum hours.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits UIC’s MS in Health Informatics and MS in Health Information Management through 2030 and its BS in Health Information Management through 2027, per UIC; CAHIIM’s directory lists all three as active.
The University of Illinois Chicago 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.
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