Florida Health Informatics Degree Programs

Florida offers four CAHIIM-accredited health informatics master’s programs, three CAHIIM-accredited HIM bachelor’s programs, ten accredited associate degrees in health information technology at state colleges, and three nursing informatics MSNs. Most of the master’s programs are fully online.

Pricing varies more than the formats do. USF and UCF charge one flat rate to every student, FIU publishes program totals, and UNF and UF follow standard state rates with large out-of-state premiums.

Florida Health Informatics Master’s Programs

SchoolLocationProgramFormatEstimated TuitionCAHIIM
University of Central FloridaOrlandoMS in Health Care Informatics (PSM), 38 creditsOnlineAbout $29,400, all residenciesYes
University of South FloridaTampaMS in Health Informatics, 32 creditsOnlineAbout $29,000, all residenciesYes
Florida International UniversityMiamiMS in Health Informatics and Analytics, 37 or 43 creditsOnline$27,500 in-state, $30,000 out-of-state (analytics major)Yes
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort LauderdaleMS in Health Informatics, 36 creditsOnlineAbout $30,200, plus feesYes
University of North FloridaJacksonvilleMS in Health Informatics, 33 creditsOnlineAbout $17,300 in-state, $38,200 out-of-stateNo
University of FloridaGainesvilleMS in Medical Sciences, Biomedical Informatics, 36 creditsCampusAbout $19,200 in-state, $52,200 out-of-stateNo

Graduate certificates are available at USF, UNF, FIU, and UF, which added an in-person AI and data science certificate in fall 2026. Florida State University offers a 12-credit graduate certificate through its School of Information, and the University of West Florida a 9-credit online one. UF also offers a PhD concentration in biomedical informatics.

Florida Nursing Informatics Programs

SchoolLocationProgramFormatEstimated TuitionPracticum Hours
St. Thomas UniversityMiami GardensMSN in Informatics, 36 credits; post-master’s certificateOnline (Florida and Georgia residents only)$21,780 to $23,180, fees included180
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort LauderdaleMSN in Nursing Informatics, 36 creditsOnlineAbout $28,700, plus fees150 or 170 (page lists both)
Jacksonville UniversityJacksonvilleMSN, Nursing Informatics; 12-credit post-graduate certificateOnline$780/credit; MSN credits not publishedNot clearly stated

None of the three publishes practicum hours that meet ANCC’s 200-hour graduate-program pathway for the informatics nursing certification, so graduates will generally qualify through practice hours. No Florida public university currently offers a nursing informatics MSN.

Florida Health Informatics and HIM Bachelor’s Programs

SchoolProgramFormatEstimated TuitionAccreditation
University of Central FloridaBS in Health Information Management, 120 creditsOnline or UCF DowntownAbout $21,500 in-state onlineCAHIIM; leads to RHIA
Florida A&M UniversityBS in Health Informatics and Information Management, 120 creditsCampusAbout $23,300 in-stateCAHIIM; leads to RHIA
Keiser UniversityBS in Health Information Management, 120 creditsOnlineAbout $119,000 (Fall 2024 rate)CAHIIM; leads to RHIA
University of Central FloridaBS in Health Informatics, 120 creditsOnline and UCF Downtown (sources differ)About $21,500 in-state onlineCAHIIM candidacy
Nova Southeastern UniversityBS in Health Informatics, 120 creditsNot clearly statedNot clearly statedCAHIIM candidacy (per NSU)

Florida HIT Associate Degree Programs

Ten Florida College System schools offer CAHIIM-accredited AS degrees in health information technology, about 70 credits each, leading to the RHIT. No Florida state college offers a CAHIIM-accredited HIM bachelor’s.

CollegeLocationFormatTuition per Credit (FL / Non-FL)CAHIIM Next Review
Broward CollegeCoconut CreekOnline; practice on site$111.90 / $367.002030-31
Florida SouthWestern State CollegeFort MyersCampus and online$111.36 / $430.632033-34
Florida State College at JacksonvilleJacksonvilleOnline$104.88 / $401.27 (tuition only)2029-30
Miami Dade CollegeMiami (Medical Campus)Campus, full-time$115.22 / $399.512027-28
Palm Beach State CollegeLake WorthOnline$101 / $3632033-34
Santa Fe CollegeGainesvilleOnline, proctored exams$101.77 / $377.902029-30
Seminole State CollegeAltamonte SpringsOnline except capstone$104.08 / $381.572030-31
St. Johns River State CollegeSt. AugustineOnline$108.00 / $388.942029-30
St. Petersburg CollegePinellas ParkOnline except practice experiences$111.75 / $386.902028-29
Valencia CollegeOrlandoOnline lectures; Central Florida practicum$103.06 / $390.962028-29

Master’s totals are our estimates from each school’s published rates; FIU’s are its published program totals. College rates come from the colleges or the Florida Department of Education’s 2025-26 fee report and include fees unless noted. Ultimate Medical Academy, a private online school in Tampa, also offers a CAHIIM-accredited associate degree in HIM. Confirm current costs and requirements with each school.

Which Florida Program May Fit You Best?

For an Accredited Online Master’s

USF and UCF each charge about $29,000 to every student, which favors out-of-state applicants; UCF’s MS requires a HIMSS certification exam attempt before graduation. Nova Southeastern adds a required practicum and three starts a year, and FIU runs a 17-month business-school cohort with one fall start.

For Lower In-State Cost

UNF‘s online MS costs a Florida resident about $17,300, and its 12-credit certificate uses four MS core courses. It is not CAHIIM-accredited and has no required practicum.

For Analytics, AI, or Research

FIU’s AI major adds machine learning courses, and USF offers a healthcare analytics concentration. UF‘s medical-school programs, all on campus in Gainesville, suit students headed for research or biomedical data science.

For Nurses

St. Thomas University can be finished in about a year but accepts only Florida and Georgia residents. Nova Southeastern‘s MSN includes advanced clinical courses, and Jacksonville University offers its four informatics courses as a 12-credit certificate for nurses who already hold a master’s.

For the RHIA

Three CAHIIM-accredited bachelor’s programs lead to the RHIA: UCF’s, mostly online for about $21,500 in-state; FAMU‘s campus program with two practice experiences and an internship; and Keiser‘s online program, taken one course at a time, at a much higher price.

For the RHIT

Most of the ten state college programs are online except for professional practice. Palm Beach State, Florida SouthWestern, and Santa Fe report 100% RHIT pass rates for recent cohorts, and FSCJ reports 100% for 2022 to 2025.

Programs in Transition

  • Pensacola State College: CAHIIM lists its HIT associate degree as inactive since June 2025.
  • Daytona State College and Indian River State College: their HIT associate degrees appear to have been discontinued.
  • University of Florida: the MS and the older biomedical informatics certificate show conflicting admission status, with Fall 2027 deadlines listed as TBA.
  • University of Miami: its catalog lists an online MS and certificate in health informatics, but the nursing school’s program pages do not, so their status is unconfirmed.
  • Jacksonville University and Hodges University: JU’s MS in Health Informatics no longer appears on its tuition table, and Hodges University has closed.

How to Compare Florida Health Informatics Degrees

Check How Each School Prices Residency

Florida residents pay about $17,300 for UNF’s MS but about $29,000 at USF or UCF, whose flat rates ignore residency. Out-of-state students see the reverse: UNF costs about $38,200, while USF and UCF stay near $29,000.

Verify Accreditation in CAHIIM’s Directory

Several Florida college pages show outdated or mistyped accreditation dates, and UCF’s and NSU’s health informatics bachelor’s degrees are in candidacy, not yet accredited. CAHIIM’s directory is the reliable source.

Look for Applied Experience

NSU’s and UCF’s master’s degrees require a practicum or internship, while USF, UNF, and FIU make it optional. Students without health care experience should plan for an internship whether or not it is required.

Explore More Health Informatics Programs

Compare Florida with health informatics programs in other states, including nearby Alabama, browse the master’s directory and bachelor’s directory, or see the nursing informatics school directory.

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