Michigan offers health informatics and health information management (HIM) programs at every level, from fully online HIM bachelor’s degrees to a residential master’s at the University of Michigan. The graduate options differ sharply in format and cost: a campus-only Ann Arbor degree, two programs that charge one rate in every state, and an online HIM master’s that leads to the RHIA credential.
Before choosing, decide which career track you want. Health informatics degrees prepare students for data, analytics, and systems roles. HIM degrees prepare students for coding, compliance, and records leadership, usually with the RHIA credential.
Michigan Health Informatics Master’s Programs
| School | Location | Program | Format | Estimated Tuition | Typical Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport University | Grand Rapids | MS in Health Informatics and Information Management, 33 credits | Online | About $37,900 | About 2.5 years |
| Grand Valley State University | Grand Rapids | MS in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics, 36 credits | Online, hybrid, or evening classes | About $32,400, all residencies | About 2 years |
| Michigan Technological University | Houghton | MS in Health Informatics, 30 credits | Online or campus | About $44,600 online, all residencies | 2–3 years online |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | Master of Health Informatics, 45 credits | Campus, full-time | About $74,200 in-state; $122,500 out-of-state | About 2 years |
Michigan HIM Bachelor’s Programs
| School | Program | Format | Tuition per Credit | Professional Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport University | BS in Health Information Management; RHIT completion option | Online | $1,059 Michigan; $716 online outside Michigan | 80-hour internships |
| Ferris State University | BS in Health Information Management | Online or campus | $534–$582, all U.S. residents | About 640 hours in two full-time placements |
| Grand Valley State University | BS in Health Information Management | HIM and CIS courses online | $692–$727 Michigan residents | 11-credit field practicum |
Figures use each school’s most recent published rates (2026-27, except University of Michigan at 2025-26). Totals are our estimates from per-credit or per-term rates. Confirm current costs and requirements with each school.
Which Michigan Program May Fit You Best?
For a Full-Time, Research-University Degree
The University of Michigan Master of Health Informatics is a 45-credit residential program run by the Schools of Information and Public Health and the Medical School. Programming is part of the core, and most students complete a self-arranged paid internship the summer between years. It is the most expensive option, but scholarships covering tuition and fees are available.
For AI and Technical Depth Online
Michigan Tech builds its 30-credit MS from stackable certificates in foundations, AI in health care, security and privacy, and public health informatics. It charges one rate in every state and runs the same curriculum online and on campus.
For Built-In Work Experience
Grand Valley State‘s MS is a Professional Science Master’s that requires an internship with a sponsoring employer. Students choose a health informatics or bioinformatics track and can study online, hybrid, or in evening classes in downtown Grand Rapids.
For the RHIA Credential
Davenport University‘s online MS is accredited by CAHIIM as an HIM master’s, so graduates can sit for the RHIA exam without an HIM bachelor’s. At the bachelor’s level, Davenport, Ferris State, and Grand Valley State all offer CAHIIM-accredited HIM degrees. Ferris requires the most supervised practice, with two full-time placements.
Other Michigan Options
- University of Michigan-Flint: an online BS in Health Informatics and Information Management, in CAHIIM candidacy status, whose first class graduated in 2026; and a 13-credit hybrid graduate certificate in Health Data Analytics.
- Baker College: an online, 120-credit BS in Health Information Management, plus a CAHIIM-accredited associate degree in Health Information Technology.
Western Michigan University’s former Health Informatics and Information Management bachelor’s suspended admission by 2020-21 and no longer appears in its catalog.
How to Compare Michigan Health Informatics Degrees
Check What the Degree Qualifies You For
RHIA eligibility requires a CAHIIM-accredited HIM program. Davenport’s MS and the HIM bachelor’s degrees at Davenport, Ferris State, and Grand Valley State qualify. The health informatics master’s degrees at Michigan, Michigan Tech, and Grand Valley State do not claim CAHIIM accreditation and do not lead to RHIA, though they fit AMIA’s Health Informatics Certification once graduates have enough work experience.
Compare Format and Residency Pricing
Michigan Tech, Grand Valley State, and Ferris State charge the same rate regardless of state, and Davenport discounts online undergraduate tuition for non-Michigan residents. The University of Michigan is the only program here that requires full-time residence in Ann Arbor and charges much more to non-residents.
Plan for Experience
Grand Valley’s MS requires an internship, and Michigan’s encourages one. Michigan Tech’s and Davenport’s master’s do not require a placement, so students without health care or IT jobs should arrange their own experience.
Explore More Health Informatics Programs
Compare Michigan with health informatics programs in other states, browse the health informatics school directory, or review online health informatics programs.
Michigan Schools on This Site
- Davenport University - Grand Rapids
- Ferris State University - Big Rapids
- Grand Valley State University - Grand Rapids
- Michigan Technological University - Houghton
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor