Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media • Chicago, IL • Online or Campus • $1,003/Quarter Hour (2026-27)
DePaul University offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- MS in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics | $48.1K to $56.2K | Not clearly stated | 48 to 56 quarter hours |
DePaul’s health informatics master’s is housed in its computing college, with required health data science, digital health, and database design courses. Students spread electives across databases and systems, analytics, and healthcare innovation, and can take the whole degree online or in person in Chicago.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Master’s (also a combined bachelor’s and master’s) |
| Format | Online or campus; lectures recorded for online students |
| Practicum Hours | Optional internship or independent study |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students who want a computing-based informatics degree with programming and analytics |
| Distinctive Coursework | Health data science, digital health, database design, human-computer interaction |
| Certification Pathway | Not CAHIIM-accredited; may fit AMIA AHIC with experience |
| Tuition | $1,003 per quarter hour plus a $100 to $150 term fee (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | No programmatic accreditation stated; HLC institutional |
MS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics at DePaul University is approximately $48,144 for 48 quarter hours at $1,003, or $56,168 if both 4-hour introductory courses are required.
MS Curriculum
Six 4-hour core courses and 24 hours of electives, with at least one elective in each group.
- DSC 510 Health Data Science
- HIT 421 Introduction to Health Informatics
- HIT 422 Healthcare Systems and Data
- HIT 423 Digital Health
- IS 451 Database Design for Information Systems
- MGT 559 Health Sector Management
- Elective groups: Databases and Systems, Analytics, and Innovations in Health Care
You Should Know
- Introductory statistics and programming courses (IT 403, CSC 401) can be waived for prior coursework, experience, or an assessment exam.
- Students need a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a C- or better in program courses.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- An optional internship or independent study; no required capstone is described.
MS Admissions
- Requirements are on DePaul’s computing graduate admissions pages, not the program page.
Tuition
DePaul charges $1,003 per quarter hour for computing graduate programs in 2026-27, plus a comprehensive fee of $100 per term part time or $150 full time.
| Option | Quarter Hours | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Both introductory courses waived | 48 | $48,144 |
| One introductory course | 52 | $52,156 |
| Both introductory courses | 56 | $56,168 |
- Rates come from DePaul’s graduate tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ DePaul’s program page names four specialization areas, including health information management, while its catalog lists three elective groups. Confirm which apply to your catalog year.
The rate is the same for online and campus students.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Built for students who want a computing-heavy informatics degree in Chicago or online.
Who it fits. Required database design and health data science, plus electives in analytics, security, and human-computer interaction, suit students heading toward technical health IT roles.
The trade-offs. The degree is not CAHIIM-accredited and costs about $20,000 more than UIC‘s accredited online MSHI.
Accreditation
DePaul’s MS in Health Informatics is not CAHIIM-accredited, and the program page makes no CAHIIM claim.
DePaul University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Check the AMIA Health Informatics Certification eligibility rules for non-accredited master’s pathways.
Other Health Informatics Schools
See all Illinois health informatics programs, browse the health informatics master’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.