Ohio offers six health informatics master’s degrees, three CAHIIM-accredited health information management (HIM) bachelor’s programs, and several certificates. Most of the master’s programs are online, and most charge nearly the same rate to Ohio residents and nonresidents.
The biggest differences are accreditation, technical depth, and how much applied experience is built in. Cincinnati and Kent State hold CAHIIM accreditation for their master’s degrees; Case Western offers the most technical, research-oriented option; Franklin is the fastest; and Findlay’s accreditation covers its certificate rather than its MS.
Ohio Health Informatics Master’s Programs
| School | Location | Program | Format | Estimated Tuition | CAHIIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland | MS in Biomedical and Health Informatics, 30 credits | Campus | About $71,500 | No |
| Franklin University | Columbus | M.S. in Health Informatics, 32 credits | Online | About $22,100 | No |
| Kent State University | Kent | MS in Health Informatics, 36 credits | Online | About $29,800 Ohio; $30,200 non-Ohio | Yes |
| Ohio State University | Columbus | MS in Biomedical Informatics, 47 credits, thesis | Online | Not clearly stated | No |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati | Master of Health Informatics, 33 credits | Online | About $24,900 Ohio; $25,400 non-Ohio | Yes |
| University of Findlay | Findlay | MS in Health Informatics, 33 credits | Online or hybrid | About $27,000–$27,700 plus fees | Certificate only |
Ohio HIM and Health Informatics Bachelor’s Programs
| School | Program | Format | Tuition | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | BS, Health Information Management and Systems; 32-seat cohort | Campus | About $7,025 per semester in-state | CAHIIM; leads to RHIA |
| University of Cincinnati (UC Clermont) | Bachelor of Health Information Management | Online | $454 per credit Ohio | CAHIIM; leads to RHIA |
| University of Cincinnati | BS in Health Informatics | Online | $454 per credit Ohio | CAHIIM candidacy |
Totals are our estimates from each school’s 2026-27 per-credit or per-semester rates; Case Western’s rate is the general graduate rate, since no informatics-specific rate is published. Confirm current costs and requirements with each school.
Which Ohio Program May Fit You Best?
For an Accredited Online Master’s
The University of Cincinnati MHI costs about $25,000 for every student, starts six times a year, and ends with a 6-credit practicum that can be done remotely. Kent State‘s CAHIIM-accredited MS costs about $30,000 and requires a culminating internship, project, or research paper of at least 150 logged hours.
For Technical and Research Depth
Case Western Reserve‘s small, campus-based MS requires Python, AI in medicine, and statistics, and can be finished in 11 months on the non-thesis track. Ohio State’s online, thesis-based MS in Biomedical Informatics suits students headed toward research.
For Speed and Analytics
Franklin University‘s 32-credit MS can be finished in about 12 months for about $22,000, with half its courses in data analytics and an embedded analytics certificate. It has no practicum or CAHIIM accreditation.
For Health Information Management
Ohio State‘s HIMS major is a selective, campus cohort with a 100% RHIA pass rate for 2026. UC Clermont’s online Bachelor of HIM is the accredited online route to the RHIA. Findlay‘s CAHIIM-accredited certificate is an option for bachelor’s holders who want a shorter accredited credential.
Other Ohio Options and Changes
- Ohio University: a 9-credit online graduate certificate in clinical informatics.
- Cleveland State University: a new 120-credit BS in Data Science and Health Science announced in 2026.
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University: a 31-credit MS in Management with a Healthcare Informatics concentration, designed for international F-1 students and including on-campus residencies.
- University of Toledo: its HIM bachelor’s is no longer enrolling new students.
How to Compare Ohio Health Informatics Degrees
Check Accreditation and Credentials
CAHIIM accreditation matters for HIM careers and the RHIA. Among Ohio’s master’s programs, only Cincinnati and Kent State are accredited. Findlay’s accreditation applies to its certificate, not its MS.
Compare Built-In Experience
Cincinnati’s 6-credit practicum and Kent State’s 150-hour culminating experience give students documented applied work. Franklin has no practicum, and Case Western’s is a 3-credit project. Students without health care or IT jobs should weigh this heavily.
Look Past the Residency Label
Cincinnati and Kent State add only $10–$15 per credit for nonresidents, and Franklin and Findlay charge one rate. Ohio State’s undergraduate HIMS major is the exception, with a large nonresident surcharge.
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Ohio Schools on This Site
- Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland
- Franklin University - Columbus
- Kent State University - Kent
- The Ohio State University - Columbus
- University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati
- University of Findlay - Findlay