Department of Health Informatics and Information Management • San Marcos, TX • Online • $502/Credit Graduate, $407/Credit Undergraduate
Texas State University offers 4 Health Informatics programs:
- Master of Health Information Management
- MS in Health Informatics
- BS in Health Information Management
- BS in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Health Information Management | $18.1K | 16 months | 36 |
| MS in Health Informatics | $15.1K | As few as 12 months | 30 |
| BS in Health Information Management | $48.8K before transfer credit | Not clearly stated | 120 |
| BS in Health Informatics | $48.8K before transfer credit | Not clearly stated | 120 |
Texas State offers four online health information degrees, two of them CAHIIM-accredited: the Master of Health Information Management and the HIM bachelor’s. Online tuition is the same for Texas and out-of-state students, and the HIM master’s costs about $18,000 with concentrations in data analytics or information security.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Two master’s and two bachelor’s |
| Format | Online, 8-week terms; BSHIM also on the Round Rock campus or hybrid |
| Practicum Hours | BSHIM: 2- or 5-week supervised placement; BSHI: practicum course; MHIM: none required |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students in any state who want accredited online HIM degrees at public rates |
| Distinctive Coursework | Python, R, and Tableau; healthcare information security; databases in healthcare |
| Certification Pathway | MHIM and BSHIM prepare graduates for the RHIA exam; BSHI prepares for CAHIMS |
| Tuition | Online: $502 per graduate credit, $407 per undergraduate credit, all residencies |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (MHIM through October 2028; BSHIM through April 2027); SACSCOC institutional |
Master of Health Information Management
The estimated tuition for the Master of Health Information Management at Texas State University is approximately $18,072 for 36 credits, the total Texas State lists for each version of the degree.
The program takes about 16 months online.
MHIM Curriculum
- General program: data analytics, informatics, and health information technology.
- Health Informatics and Data Analytics concentration: Python programming, database design, and data analysis.
- Healthcare Information Security concentration: managing electronic health information with Python, R, and Tableau.
You Should Know
- Clinical experience is not required, and there are multiple start dates a year.
- Texas State reports that 85% of MHIM students complete the program.
MHIM Practicum and Capstone
- A practicum or capstone is Not clearly stated on the program page.
MS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics at Texas State University is approximately $15,060 (30 credits at $502/credit).
MSHI Curriculum
- HIM 5340 Healthcare Informatics; HIM 5351 Data Security, Privacy, and Confidentiality
- HIM 5380 Assessing Healthcare Quality; HIM 5320 Biostatistics for Healthcare
- HI 5326 Advanced Technology in Health Informatics
- A comprehensive applied project
MSHI Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree with a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours, résumé, statement of purpose, and three recommendations; no GRE.
BS in Health Information Management
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Information Management at Texas State University is approximately $48,840 for 120 credits at $407/credit, before transfer credit.
BSHIM Curriculum
- HIM 3364 Coding and Classification Systems; HI 3311 Databases in Healthcare
- HIM 3350 Legal and Ethical Aspects; HIM 4370 Finance and Reimbursement
- Professional practice: HIM 4501 (5 credits) or HIM 4388 and 4389, depending on prior healthcare experience
BSHIM Admissions
- A separate department application, a 2.50 overall GPA, and prerequisites including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, computing, and statistics.
BS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Informatics at Texas State University is approximately $48,840 for 120 credits at $407/credit, before transfer credit.
BSHI Curriculum
- A 69-credit core covering electronic health records, health databases, interoperability, information governance, and health data analytics.
- HIM 4385 Practicum for HIIM, a course-based practicum with no clinical placement.
Tuition
Texas State charges online students $502 per graduate credit and $407 per undergraduate credit, the same for Texas and out-of-state residents, before fees.
| Program | Credits | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| MHIM | 36 | $18,072 |
| MSHI | 30 | $15,060 |
| BSHIM or BSHI | 120 | $48,840 before transfer credit |
- Rates come from Texas State’s online program pages.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ Texas State’s bachelor’s pages say up to 90 transfer credits in one place and up to 72 community college credits in another. Confirm how many of your credits will apply.
Texas State notes that online tuition is subject to change by legislative or Board of Regents action.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A pathway choice among four online degrees, two of them CAHIIM-accredited.
Choosing a pathway. The MHIM suits graduates seeking the RHIA and HIM leadership; the MSHI suits those who want a shorter, cheaper informatics degree; the BSHIM suits RHIA-bound undergraduates; the BSHI suits students aiming at informatics without supervised placements.
The trade-offs. The MSHI and BSHI are not CAHIIM-accredited, and the MHIM page lists no practicum.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits Texas State’s Master of Health Information Management through October 2028 and its BS in Health Information Management through April 2027, per Texas State; CAHIIM’s directory lists both as active.
Texas State University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Graduates of CAHIIM-accredited HIM programs can sit for AHIMA’s RHIA exam.
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