South Dakota’s health informatics programs are concentrated at Dakota State University in Madison. Its online MS in Health Informatics and Information Management is the state’s only CAHIIM-accredited program, at $495.70 per credit for every student. Dakota State’s HIM associate and bachelor’s degrees stopped admitting students at the end of 2024, so South Dakota no longer has an RHIT program or an HIM bachelor’s.
South Dakota Health Informatics Programs
| School | Location | Program | Format | Estimated Tuition | CAHIIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota State University | Madison | MS in Health Informatics and Information Management, 33 credits | Online | About $16,400, all residencies | Yes (HIM master’s) |
| Dakota State University | Madison | Graduate Certificate in Health Care Data Analytics, 12 credits | Online | About $5,900 | No |
| Dakota State University | Madison | BS in Computer Information Systems, Health Informatics specialization | Online or campus | Not clearly stated | No |
Totals use Dakota State’s 2026-27 online graduate rate, which includes fees. Confirm current costs and requirements with the school.
Which South Dakota Program May Fit You Best?
For an Accredited Online Master’s
Dakota State‘s MS is CAHIIM-accredited as an HIM master’s, a route toward the RHIA for students without an HIM bachelor’s. It has three start terms a year and no GRE requirement.
For Undergraduates
Dakota State’s Computer Information Systems bachelor’s has a health informatics specialization built from its former HIM curriculum. South Dakota State University’s BS in Health Studies includes a Dakota State health informatics minor as one focus area.
For the RHIT or Nursing Informatics
No South Dakota school currently admits students to an RHIT-track associate degree or a nursing informatics program. See the bachelor’s directory and the nursing informatics school directory for online options in other states.
Programs That Have Closed
- Dakota State University: its AS and BS in Health Informatics and Information Management stopped accepting new students after December 31, 2024, with a teach-out ending by December 31, 2026. CAHIIM lists both as inactive.
How to Compare South Dakota Health Informatics Programs
Students choosing between Dakota State’s graduate options should weigh credential against commitment: the 12-credit analytics certificate costs about $5,900 and is a starting point, while the 33-credit MS carries CAHIIM accreditation. Neither includes a practicum, so applied experience must come from work or the capstone.
Explore More Health Informatics Programs
Compare South Dakota with health informatics programs in other states, including nearby North Dakota, browse the master’s directory, or review online health informatics programs.
South Dakota Schools on This Site
- Dakota State University - Madison