Kentucky has one online health informatics master’s, two CAHIIM-accredited health information management (HIM) bachelor’s degrees, and two accredited HIM associate degrees. Every program on this page can be taken largely online, and Kentucky has no nursing informatics master’s.
Northern Kentucky University offers the state’s master’s. Eastern Kentucky and Western Kentucky both lead to the RHIA, while Jefferson Community and Technical College and Sullivan University lead to the RHIT.
Kentucky Health Informatics Graduate Programs
| School | Location | Program | Format | Estimated Tuition | CAHIIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights | MS in Health Informatics, 33 credits | Online | About $21,000 with fees, all residencies | No |
| Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights | Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics, 18 credits | Online | About $11,400 with fees | No |
| University of Louisville | Louisville | MS in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, 30 credits | Online | $863 per credit plus $10 online fee | No |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | PhD in Biomedical Informatics and Data Science | Campus | $841.50 per credit resident (2026-27); funding not stated | No |
Kentucky HIM Bachelor’s and Associate Programs
| School | Program | Format | Estimated Tuition | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky University | BS in Health Care Administration, HIIM concentration, 122 credits | Online or campus | About $57,600 online, all residencies | CAHIIM; leads to RHIA |
| Western Kentucky University | BS in Health Information Management, 120 credits | Online | About $66,100 online, all residencies | CAHIIM; leads to RHIA |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | AAS in Health Information Technology, 60–64 credits | Online classes, Louisville practice | About $11,900–$12,700 tuition | CAHIIM; leads to RHIT |
| Sullivan University | AS in Health Information Management, about 90 quarter credits | Online | About $41,400 plus fees | CAHIIM; leads to RHIT |
Totals are our estimates from each school’s published 2026-27 rates, except Sullivan’s, which come from its March 2025 tuition supplement. Confirm current costs and requirements with each school.
Which Kentucky Program May Fit You Best?
For a Fast Online Master’s
Northern Kentucky University‘s MS runs in 7-week online courses, can be finished in about 12 months, and costs about $21,000 for any student. Its core includes systems analysis, databases, and IT project management. It is not CAHIIM-accredited and has a capstone rather than a practicum.
For the RHIA
Eastern Kentucky University‘s HIIM concentration runs online in 7-week terms with six starts a year and reports an 84% RHIA pass rate. Western Kentucky University‘s online BS in HIM has a Plus 2 path that lets RHITs finish a bachelor’s without starting over.
For the RHIT
Jefferson Community and Technical College is the low-cost option, with remote classes, practice in Louisville, and a 100% RHIT pass rate in 2024 and 2025. Sullivan University is fully online on a year-round quarter calendar but costs several times as much.
For Health Data Science and Research
The University of Louisville’s online MS in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine requires statistics and programming coursework. The University of Kentucky’s new PhD in Biomedical Informatics and Data Science is a campus research degree in the College of Medicine.
Programs That Have Closed or Changed
- University of Louisville: its MS in Health Data Analytics closed to new students in 2025.
- Gateway Community and Technical College: its HIT associate degree is inactive and no longer accepting new students; coding and release-of-information certificates remain.
- Hazard Community and Technical College: its HIT associate degree no longer appears in the 2026-27 catalog.
- Northern Kentucky University: current program listings show a health informatics minor and the master’s, but no bachelor’s.
How to Compare Kentucky Health Informatics Degrees
Pick the Credential First
The RHIT requires a CAHIIM-accredited associate degree and the RHIA a CAHIIM-accredited HIM bachelor’s or master’s. NKU’s master’s prepares students for informatics and analyst roles but does not lead to either.
Compare Online Rates
NKU, EKU, and WKU all charge online students one rate regardless of state, so out-of-state students pay the same as Kentuckians. Community college online courses are $198 per credit for any residency plus a distance fee.
Plan the Placement
The HIM bachelor’s and associate degrees all require supervised practice at a health care facility, which online students may need to complete away from home. NKU’s master’s has none.
Explore More Health Informatics Programs
Compare Kentucky with health informatics programs in other states, including nearby Ohio, browse the master’s directory and bachelor’s directory, or review online health informatics programs.
Kentucky Schools on This Site
- Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond
- Jefferson Community and Technical College - Louisville
- Northern Kentucky University - Highland Heights
- Sullivan University - Louisville
- Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green