Oswego, NY • Online or Syracuse Campus • $471/Credit In-State (2026-27)
SUNY Oswego offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- MS in Biomedical and Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Biomedical and Health Informatics | $15.5K to $17.0K in-state; $18.6K to $20.3K online out-of-state | About 2 years | 33 to 36 |
SUNY Oswego’s CAHIIM-accredited informatics master’s offers three tracks: artificial intelligence in biomedicine, health data science and analytics, or a health informatics professional track. Online students from other states pay a reduced $565 per credit, and students can also study at Oswego’s Syracuse campus.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Master’s (three tracks) |
| Format | Online or Syracuse campus |
| Practicum Hours | Not clearly stated; internships and research projects with partners |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students who want an accredited, AI- and data-focused informatics master’s at SUNY tuition |
| Distinctive Coursework | Artificial intelligence in biomedicine, health data science and analytics |
| Certification Pathway | CAHIIM accreditation; Oswego encourages AHIC, CPHIMS, CAHIMS, and ANCC informatics exams |
| Tuition | $471 per credit NY, $565 online out-of-state, $1,011 campus out-of-state, plus $52.54 per credit in fees (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (reaffirmed through 2031-2032); MSCHE institutional |
MS in Biomedical and Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Biomedical and Health Informatics at SUNY Oswego is approximately $15,543 to $16,956 for New York residents (33 to 36 credits at $471/credit), or $18,645 to $20,340 for out-of-state online students at $565 per credit.
Oswego reports average times to degree of about 19.5 months full time and 29 months part time.
MS Curriculum
- A program core in biomedical information systems, plus one track:
- Artificial Intelligence in Biomedicine
- Health Data Science and Analytics
- Health Informatics Professional
- Course lists are in Oswego’s graduate catalog.
You Should Know
- Applicants need prior statistics and computer applications; others may be admitted and take prerequisites.
- Rolling admission with fall, spring, and summer starts.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- Oswego describes internships and research projects with partners such as Upstate Medical, Welch Allyn, and the Veterans Health Administration; a required practicum is Not clearly stated.
MS Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA in the last two years, statement of purpose, résumé, two recommendations, and a $65 fee; GRE optional.
Tuition
SUNY Oswego’s 2026-27 graduate tuition is $471 per credit for New York residents, $565 for online out-of-state students, and $1,011 for other out-of-state students, plus $52.54 per credit in fees.
| Category | Per Credit | 36 Credits |
|---|---|---|
| New York resident | $471 | $16,956 |
| Online, out of state | $565 | $20,340 |
| Campus, out of state | $1,011 | $36,396 |
- Rates come from SUNY Oswego’s graduate tuition page.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ Oswego lists the degree at 33 to 36 credits without saying which tracks require more, so the total depends on your track.
Fees add about $1,900 for 36 credits.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A cost verdict for students who want an accredited, AI-focused informatics master’s online.
Cost verdict. At about $20,000 for out-of-state online students and $17,000 for New Yorkers, it costs less than Adelphi‘s $42,500 accredited online master’s.
The trade-offs. A required practicum is not stated, and credit totals vary by track.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits SUNY Oswego’s master’s in Biomedical and Health Informatics through 2031-2032, per Oswego, and CAHIIM’s directory lists the master’s as active.
The State University of New York at Oswego 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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