School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences • Pittsburgh, PA • Online or Campus • $1,305/Credit PA and Online (2026-27)
University of Pittsburgh offers 3 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Health Informatics
- BS in Health Informatics
- Health Informatics Graduate Certificates
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics | $47.0K (PA and online); $59.7K out-of-state campus | 12 to 24 months | 36 |
| BS in Health Informatics | $54.4K in-state; $110.1K out-of-state | 2 years (upper division) | 60 |
| Graduate Certificates | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated |
Pitt holds CAHIIM accreditation for both its health informatics master’s and its two-year upper-division bachelor’s, each reaffirmed through 2032-2033. The master’s runs on campus or fully online with five track options, from data science to health services analytics, and ends in an internship or capstone drawn from about 145 affiliated sites.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Master’s, upper-division bachelor’s, and certificates |
| Format | MS online or campus; BS full time on campus |
| Practicum Hours | MS internship or capstone in the final term; BS internship required |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students who want an accredited informatics degree with track choices and industry internships |
| Distinctive Coursework | Data science, health services analytics, health care supervision and management tracks |
| Certification Pathway | BS graduates are eligible for the CHDA exam, per Pitt; CAHIIM accreditation at both levels |
| Tuition | MS: $1,305 per credit PA and online, $1,658 out-of-state campus (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (MS and BS through 2032-2033); MSCHE institutional |
MS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics at University of Pittsburgh is approximately $46,980 for Pennsylvania residents and online students (36 credits at $1,305/credit), or $59,688 for out-of-state campus students.
Full-time students finish in 12 to 16 months (3 to 4 terms, including a summer); part-time students take about 2 years.
MS Curriculum
- Track options: Health Informatics, Data Science, General Health Informatics, Health Care Supervision and Management, and Health Services Analytics.
- Course lists are on Pitt’s separate curriculum page.
You Should Know
- Online applications are open year-round with spring and fall starts.
- Pitt’s cost page still shows 2024-25 rates, so use the 2026-27 university rates.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- An internship or capstone project in the final term, drawing on about 145 affiliated clinical sites.
MS Admissions
- Requirements are on Pitt’s admissions page; the domestic campus deadline for fall 2027 is August 1, 2027.
BS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Informatics at University of Pittsburgh is approximately $54,372 for Pennsylvania residents (four terms at $13,593), or $110,144 out of state.
The BS is a 60-credit, full-time, two-year upper-division program entered after prerequisite coursework.
BS Curriculum
- Course lists are on Pitt’s separate curriculum page.
- Pitt reports 94% of 2024 graduates working in health informatics or continuing their education.
BS Practicum and Capstone
- A required internship in the junior or senior year; sites have included UPMC, Highmark, Deloitte, and CVS/Aetna.
BS Admissions
- Applications for fall 2027 open October 5, 2026 and close March 1, 2027.
Health Informatics Graduate Certificates
The estimated tuition for Pitt’s health informatics certificates is Not clearly stated.
Certificate Curriculum
- Pitt lists Health Data Analytics, Health Information Cybersecurity, Leadership in Health Informatics, and Revenue Cycle Management, online or on campus.
Tuition
Pitt charges $1,305 per credit for Pennsylvania residents and online students in the MS for 2026-27, and $1,658 for out-of-state campus students.
| Program | Pennsylvania | Out of State |
|---|---|---|
| MS (36 credits) | $46,980 (also online) | $59,688 (campus) |
| BS (4 terms) | $54,372 | $110,144 |
- Program costs come from Pitt’s estimated program costs page and university tuition schedules.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ Pitt’s master’s says “two certificates” in one place and lists four in another. Confirm which certificates are open.
Mandatory university fees are not included in these figures.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A pathway choice among accredited bachelor’s and master’s routes with several tracks.
Choosing a pathway. Undergraduates who finish prerequisites elsewhere can enter the two-year BS; graduates can pick a data science, analytics, or management track in the MS and study online at the in-state rate.
The trade-offs. Out-of-state campus tuition runs well above the online rate, and the BS requires full-time campus study.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits Pitt’s master’s and baccalaureate degrees in Health Informatics through 2032-2033, per Pitt, and CAHIIM’s directory lists both as active.
The University of Pittsburgh is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Check the AMIA Health Informatics Certification eligibility rules for how a CAHIIM-accredited informatics master’s counts toward the AHIC.
Compare More Health Informatics Programs
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