Scranton, PA • Online • $757/Credit
University of Scranton offers 3 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Health Informatics (optional Data Analytics specialization)
- MHA with Health Informatics specialization
- Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics | $25.0K | 2 to 2.5 years | 33 |
| MHA with Health Informatics | $40.1K | 2.5 years | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate | $9.1K | Under 12 months | 12 |
Scranton’s online health informatics master’s is CAHIIM-accredited through 2028-2029 and costs about $25,000, with an optional data analytics specialization. The degree includes a computer science and software development course and ends with an applied capstone project, and students can start three times a year.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Master’s, MHA specialization, and certificate |
| Format | Online |
| Practicum Hours | None listed; applied capstone project |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Working professionals who want an accredited online master’s at a moderate per-credit rate |
| Distinctive Coursework | Computer science and software development, population health for informatics, data analytics |
| Certification Pathway | CAHIIM accreditation; check AMIA AHIC eligibility |
| Tuition | $757 per credit (year not stated) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (MS through 2028-2029); MSCHE institutional |
MS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics at University of Scranton is approximately $24,981 (33 credits at $757/credit).
Scranton lists the MS at 2 years, or 2.5 years with the data analytics specialization.
MS Curriculum
- HINF 520 Introduction to Health Informatics
- HINF 535 Principles of Computer Science and Software Development
- HINF 550 Population Health for Health Informatics
- HINF 590 Health Informatics Capstone
- Coursework in health data management, systems interoperability, and algorithm design
You Should Know
- Up to 6 transfer credits are accepted.
- Scranton’s online pages list only sample courses.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- HINF 590: an applied health informatics capstone project.
MS Admissions
- No GRE or GMAT; free application; three start dates a year.
MHA with Health Informatics Specialization
The estimated tuition for the MHA with Health Informatics at University of Scranton is approximately $40,121 (53 credits at $757/credit).
MHA Curriculum
- A health administration degree with three health informatics specialization courses.
Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics at University of Scranton is approximately $9,084 (12 credits at $757/credit).
Certificate Curriculum
- The first four MS courses; all credits apply to the master’s. No work experience, GRE, or GMAT required.
Tuition
Scranton’s online program page lists $757 per credit without stating a year.
| Program | Credits | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics | 33 | $24,981 |
| MHA with Health Informatics | 53 | $40,121 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 | $9,084 |
- Rates come from Scranton’s online MSHI page.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ Scranton’s $757 rate appears on a marketing page without a year, and its main program page lists no tuition. Confirm the rate for your start term.
The rate is the same for students in every state.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A cost verdict for students who want an accredited online master’s.
Cost verdict. At about $25,000, the CAHIIM-accredited MS costs roughly half of Pitt‘s $47,000 accredited master’s.
The trade-offs. There is no practicum, and Scranton publishes only sample courses.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits the University of Scranton’s master’s in Health Informatics through 2028-2029, per Scranton, and CAHIIM’s directory lists the master’s as active.
The University of Scranton 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.
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