Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, School of Medicine, and Rollins School of Public Health • Atlanta, GA • Online and Campus • $25,093/Semester (MSPH)
Emory University offers 3 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Health Care Analytics
- MS in Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics concentration
- MSPH in Data Science
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Care Analytics | Not clearly stated | 1 year (3 semesters) | 30 |
| MS in Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated | 30 |
| MSPH in Data Science | $100.4K | 2 years (4 semesters) | 48 |
Emory’s health data programs are spread across three schools and are mostly new: an asynchronous online analytics MS from the nursing school that starts in spring 2027, a machine-learning-heavy biomedical informatics MS, and a campus public health data science degree launched in fall 2026. Emory publishes tuition for only one of the three.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Three master’s degrees in three schools |
| Format | Analytics MS online and asynchronous; BMI MS and MSPH on campus |
| Practicum Hours | Analytics: 6-credit capstone; BMI: required master’s practicum; MSPH: applied practicum |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Quantitative students and health care staff headed for analytics and data science |
| Distinctive Coursework | Biostatistics for machine learning, applied machine learning, public health database development |
| Certification Pathway | Graduate degrees fit AMIA AHIC Track 1 with work experience |
| Tuition | MSPH $25,093 per semester (2026-27); others not published |
| Accreditation | No CAHIIM accreditation; SACSCOC institutional |
MS in Health Care Analytics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Care Analytics at Emory University is Not clearly stated; Emory’s 2026-27 tuition schedule has no row for the program.
The program can generally be completed in one year (three semesters) full-time.
Analytics Curriculum
Housed in the nursing school but open to any bachelor’s holder, the degree is split into three blocks.
- Health Care Core (12 credits)
- Methods and Tools (12 credits)
- Capstone project (6 credits)
You Should Know
- The first cohort starts in spring 2027, per Emory’s May 2026 announcement.
- Individual course titles are Not clearly stated on the program page.
- The program page says a part-time plan is “coming soon,” while Emory’s degrees page lists six semesters part-time.
- Emory notes that not every state allows enrollment in its distance programs.
Analytics Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; health care experience preferred, not required.
- No RN license required. Fall or spring start.
MS in Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics Concentration
The estimated tuition for the MS in Computer Science with a Biomedical Informatics concentration at Emory University is Not clearly stated; the 2026-27 schedule does not list the program separately.
The program’s length is not published.
BMI Curriculum
Run jointly by biomedical informatics, computer science, and biostatistics, the degree starts with machine learning and statistics.
- BMI 500 Introduction to Ethical Data Science and Informatics (3)
- BMI 510 Biostatistics for Machine Learning (4)
- BMI 534 or CS 534 Machine Learning (3)
- At least four concentration electives, such as BMI 520, 532, 536, 539, 540, 550, 555, 562 (3 each)
- CS 596R Master’s Practicum, required
You Should Know
- Students choose a thesis (21 course plus 9 research credits), project (24 plus 6), or course-only (30) option.
- Applicants need an undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a natural, physical, or social science.
MSPH in Data Science
The estimated tuition for the MSPH in Data Science at Emory University is approximately $100,372 (four semesters at $25,093).
The program can generally be completed in two years of full-time study.
MSPH Curriculum
- 48 credits, including Introduction to Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, and Database Development for Public Health.
- An applied practicum and an integrative learning experience.
- In person, full-time; launched in fall 2026.
MSPH Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree and Calculus I; the GRE is not considered.
- Apply through SOPHAS with two letters, a statement, and a résumé.
Tuition
Emory’s 2026-27 schedule lists the traditional MSPH at $25,093 per semester. It gives no rate for the two MS programs.
| Item (2026-27) | Per Semester | Four Semesters |
|---|---|---|
| MSPH tuition | $25,093 | $100,372 |
| Rollins graduate resident fee | $1,100 | $4,400 |
| Field experience fee | $50 | $200 |
- Rollins also charges a one-time $350 first-semester fee.
- Rates come from Emory’s 2026-27 tuition and fee schedule.
Be aware that:
- Emory’s MSN rate ($2,320 per credit) and Laney Graduate School rate ($2,767 per credit) may not apply to these MS programs, so neither is used here.
The MSPH runs about $105,000 in tuition and fees, before Atlanta living costs.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Best suited to quantitative students who want data science training at a research university.
Career-entry fit. The BMI and MSPH degrees teach machine learning and database skills for analyst and research roles. The online analytics MS is the option for working health care staff.
The trade-offs. Two of the three programs have no published price, and the analytics MS has not yet enrolled a cohort. None is CAHIIM-accredited or leads to the RHIA.
Accreditation
Emory’s health data programs are not CAHIIM-accredited, and Emory makes no CAHIIM claim. The MS in Health Care Analytics is not a nursing degree, so nursing accreditation does not apply.
Emory University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
A graduate degree in health informatics or biomedical informatics fits Track 1 of the AMIA Health Informatics Certification, which also requires informatics work experience.
More Health Informatics Options
See all Georgia health informatics programs, browse the health informatics school directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.