College of Health and Human Services • University Park, IL • Format Not Clearly Stated • $421/Credit Graduate (2026-27)
Governors State University offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Health Informatics
- BS in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics | $13.9K | Not clearly stated | 33 |
| BS in Health Informatics | $45.6K (Illinois residents) | 4 years | 120 |
Governors State offers informatics at both degree levels, with computer science courses in big data, databases, and data mining built into each. The master’s ends with a practicum or a research project, and the bachelor’s accepts up to 70 transfer credits from an associate degree.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Master’s; bachelor’s |
| Format | Not clearly stated on GSU’s program fact sheets |
| Practicum Hours | MS: practicum or research project; BS: capstone |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | South suburban Chicago students and community college transfers who want public tuition |
| Distinctive Coursework | Big data analytics, database systems, data mining and business intelligence, information security |
| Certification Pathway | Not CAHIIM-accredited; BS follows AHIMA curriculum guidelines, per GSU |
| Tuition | $421 per graduate credit; $380 per undergraduate credit for U.S. residents (2026-27), plus fees |
| Accreditation | No programmatic accreditation stated; HLC institutional |
MS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics at Governors State University is approximately $13,893 (33 credits at $421/credit), before $75 per credit and per-term fees.
MS Curriculum
- Eleven degree courses in health administration and informatics (HLAD), plus CPSC 6730 Big Data Analytics.
- Project management through MIS 6201 or CPSC 8820.
- HLIN 8900 Health Informatics Practicum Experience or HLIN 8901 Health Informatics Research Project.
You Should Know
- Two prerequisites, Basics of Healthcare Informatics and Healthcare Statistics, must be completed first unless waived.
- Students need a B or better in the culminating practicum course.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- A field experience (HLIN 8900) or a research project (HLIN 8901); hours are Not clearly stated.
MS Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA, or a lower GPA with at least 3 years of healthcare information management experience; résumé and transcripts. Admission is in fall and spring.
BS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Informatics at Governors State University is approximately $45,600 for Illinois residents (120 credits at $380/credit), before fees; full-time students pay a flat $5,477 per term.
BS Curriculum
- 59-credit core, 9 credits of major selectives, 37 general education credits, and 15 elective credits.
- HLIN 4501 Applied Healthcare Data Analytics; HLIN 4503 Health Information Systems Analysis and Design
- CPSC 4345 Database Systems; CPSC 4790 Data Mining and Business Intelligence; IT 4540 Information Security and Assurance I
- HLIN 4099 Health Informatics Capstone
BS Admissions
- A 2.0 GPA from all prior schools; associate degree holders can transfer up to 70 credits.
Tuition
Governors State lists $421 per credit for most master’s programs and $380 per credit for U.S. resident undergraduates in 2026-27, plus $75 per credit and $464 to $1,223 per term in mandatory fees.
| Program | Credits | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics | 33 | $13,893 |
| BS in Health Informatics | 120 | $45,600 |
- Rates come from Governors State’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ GSU does not list a rate for health informatics specifically; the MS estimate uses its “all other master’s” rate, while computer science master’s are billed at $445. Confirm the rate.
Fees can add several thousand dollars to either degree.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A cost verdict for students who want public tuition with data-heavy coursework.
Cost verdict. At about $14,000 in tuition, the master’s costs about the same as SIUE‘s, which is CAHIIM-accredited.
The trade-offs. Neither degree is CAHIIM-accredited, and the delivery format is not stated on GSU’s fact sheets.
Accreditation
Governors State’s health informatics degrees are not CAHIIM-accredited, and GSU makes no CAHIIM claim for them.
Governors State 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 master’s directory and bachelor’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.