Franklin University • Columbus, OH • Online • $690/Credit
Franklin University offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- MS
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. in Health Informatics | $22.1K (all residencies) | 12 months (3 semesters) | 32 |
Franklin’s MS is an analytics degree first: half of its eight courses are data analytics, visualization, big data, and database courses, and those four alone earn an embedded Data Analytics graduate certificate. At a 12-month pace, it is a fast, structured option for professionals who want data skills applied to health care.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | M.S. in Health Informatics (embedded Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics) |
| Format | Online coursework in 6- and 12-week courses; no campus visits stated |
| Practicum Hours | None; 4-credit capstone course |
| RN License Required | No; no experience or prerequisites stated |
| Who It’s For | Working adults wanting health care analytics skills in about a year |
| Distinctive Coursework | Big data analytics and data mining, data visualization, database management, healthcare analytics |
| Certification Pathway | Fits AMIA AHIC Track 1 with work experience |
| Tuition | $690 per credit, all residencies, locked while enrolled (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | No CAHIIM accreditation claimed; HLC institutional |
| Start Terms | About every six weeks |
M.S. in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the M.S. in Health Informatics at Franklin University is approximately $22,080 (32 credits at $690/credit).
The program can generally be completed in about 12 months.
MS Curriculum
Eight 4-credit courses: four analytics courses that run 12 weeks and four health information and capstone courses that run 6 weeks. Students can take them in any order.
- MATH 601 Introduction to Analytics (4)
- DATA 605 Data Visualization and Reporting (4)
- DATA 610 Big Data Analytics and Data Mining (4)
- DATA 630 Applied Database Management (4)
- HIM 702 Health Information Governance (4)
- HIM 710 Clinical Workflow and Applications (4)
- HIM 761 Healthcare Analytics (4)
- BUSA 695 Capstone in Business Analytics (4)
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The page also lists “Optional Focus Areas” in healthcare administration (at least two of five 4-credit courses). It does not say whether these replace core courses or add credits; added on, they would bring the total to at least 40 credits.
- Completing MATH 601, DATA 605, DATA 610, and DATA 630 earns a Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics along the way.
- The 12-month figure appears on the program page; Franklin’s allied health program list says 16–32 months.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- No practicum, internship, or field hours.
- BUSA 695 Capstone (4): the program page describes identifying a health care issue and addressing it with an informatics solution.
The catalog describes BUSA 695 as a general business analytics project, so students should confirm that their capstone can focus on health care. With no placement, students new to health care will need to find experience on their own.
MS Admissions
Admission is rolling with frequent starts and a low GPA threshold.
- Bachelor’s (or higher) degree from an accredited institution; 2.50 GPA.
- 2.25–2.499 GPA: automatic conditional admission; below 2.25, petition with resume and essay.
- No GMAT or GRE. RN license or health care experience: not required.
- Official transcripts due before the second term.
- Up to 12 transfer credits; 20 of 32 credits must be taken at Franklin.
- RHIA or CPHIMS holders receive 4 credits for HIM 702.
Tuition
Franklin charges $690 per credit for 2026-27 regardless of residency, and locks that rate while a student stays enrolled.
| Item (2026-27) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition per credit | $690 |
| Resource fee per semester | $100 |
| 32 credits | $22,080 |
| With about three semesters of resource fees | About $22,380 |
- Rates from Franklin’s program page.
Be aware that:
- Optional focus-area courses would add $2,760 each if taken beyond the 32 credits.
- Current service members pay $536 per credit.
- RHIA or CPHIMS credit for HIM 702 saves $2,760.
At about $22,000 for a one-year master’s, the cost is low, but students should weigh it against the lack of CAHIIM accreditation and practicum.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Best for working professionals who want a quick, analytics-heavy credential and can handle a steady course load.
Workload feasibility. Finishing 32 credits in 12 months means overlapping 12-week analytics courses with 6-week health courses. Conditionally admitted students may take two 12-week classes at once, which is heavy alongside full-time work.
Analytics focus. The data courses are shared with Franklin’s business analytics programs, so graduates leave with transferable analytics skills and an extra certificate.
What’s missing. No CAHIIM accreditation, no practicum, and only three health-specific courses. Students wanting HIM leadership or RHIA should look elsewhere.
Accreditation
Franklin’s program page makes no claim of CAHIIM accreditation, and none is assumed here.
Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
The MS fits Track 1 of the AMIA Health Informatics Certification, which also requires 4 years of informatics work in the past 6 at 50% or more of work time.
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