Barnett College of Public Health • Philadelphia, PA • Online • $1,225/Credit Online (2026-27)
Temple University offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- MS in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics | $44.1K online | 16 months to 2.5 years | 36 |
Temple’s health informatics master’s lets students finish with either a project management capstone or a research thesis, and its coursework includes programming, health data standards, and machine learning for healthcare data. Online students pay one rate regardless of residency.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Master’s (project or thesis track) |
| Format | Online; Temple’s bulletin also lists main campus |
| Practicum Hours | None listed; capstone project or thesis |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students who want a technical informatics master’s with a research option |
| Distinctive Coursework | Computer programming, machine learning and AI for healthcare data, database administration |
| Certification Pathway | Not currently CAHIIM-accredited; may fit AMIA AHIC with experience |
| Tuition | $1,225 per credit online (2026-27), plus a university services fee |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM lists Temple’s master’s as inactive; MSCHE institutional |
MS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics at Temple University is approximately $44,100 online (36 credits at $1,225/credit); campus students would pay $44,964 in-state or $61,596 out-of-state at Temple’s public health rates.
Temple reports a full-time time to degree of 16 months; the program can take up to 2.5 years part time.
MS Curriculum
Six core courses, four advanced electives, and a 6-credit track.
- Core: HIM 5101, 5102, 5112, 5113, 5128, and 5129, plus the HRPR 5001 college core
- Advanced electives chosen from HIM and health policy courses
- Project track: HIM 5114 Health Informatics Project Management and HIM 9995 Capstone Project
- Thesis track: HIM 8016 Health Informatics Research and HIM 9996 Thesis
You Should Know
- Temple’s bulletin lists HRPR 5001 at 10 credits, which does not reconcile with the 36-credit total.
- Incoming students must have a laptop.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- A capstone project or thesis; no practicum is listed.
MS Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA, two references, a goals statement, and a résumé through SOPHAS by March 1 for fall; GRE optional.
Tuition
Temple charges $1,225 per credit for online public health programs in 2026-27, and $1,249 in-state or $1,711 out-of-state for campus programs, plus a university services fee of up to $549 per semester.
| Option | Per Credit | 36 Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Online, any residency | $1,225 | $44,100 |
| Campus, Pennsylvania | $1,249 | $44,964 |
| Campus, out of state | $1,711 | $61,596 |
- Rates come from Temple’s 2026-27 tuition rate schedule.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ Temple’s program page says its CAHIIM accreditation was reaffirmed through 2022-2023 and also mentions candidacy and teach-out status, while CAHIIM’s directory lists Temple’s master’s as inactive. Treat the degree as not currently CAHIIM-accredited.
Temple’s rate schedule does not name health informatics, so confirm which public health rate applies.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Built for students who want programming, machine learning, and a research option.
Who it fits. The thesis track suits students considering doctoral study, and the programming and AI coursework suits technical health IT roles.
The trade-offs. The degree is not currently CAHIIM-accredited, unlike Pitt‘s and Scranton‘s, and has no practicum.
Accreditation
CAHIIM’s directory lists Temple’s master’s program as inactive; Temple says its curriculum meets CAHIIM’s curricular requirements.
Temple University is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Check the AMIA Health Informatics Certification eligibility rules for non-accredited master’s pathways.
Other Health Informatics Schools
See all Pennsylvania health informatics programs, browse the health informatics master’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.