Department of Health Sciences • Normal, IL • Campus or Online (RHIT Completion) • $422.30/Credit In-State (2026-27)
Illinois State University offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- BS in Health Informatics and Management, Health Informatics Sequence
- BS in Health Informatics and Management, RHIT-to-HIM Online Sequence
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS, Health Informatics Sequence | $50.7K in-state; $101.4K out-of-state | 4 years | 120 (71 in the major) |
| BS, RHIT-to-HIM Online Sequence | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated | 71 in the major (33 by proficiency credit) |
Illinois State’s CAHIIM-accredited HIM bachelor’s runs on campus in Normal for first-time and transfer students, and fully online for working RHITs. RHIT graduates receive 33 hours of proficiency credit after three semesters of upper-division HIM courses.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Bachelor’s (two informatics sequences) |
| Format | Campus (Health Informatics); online (RHIT-to-HIM) |
| Practicum Hours | Internship described; hours Not clearly stated |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Freshmen and transfers seeking a campus HIM degree, or RHITs finishing a bachelor’s online |
| Distinctive Coursework | Lab with 30 dual-screen workstations; healthcare leadership sequence also offered |
| Certification Pathway | CAHIIM-accredited bachelor’s; RHIA exam eligibility through AHIMA |
| Tuition | $422.30 in-state, $844.60 out-of-state, plus $119.21 per credit in fees (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (next review 2029-2030); HLC institutional |
BS in Health Informatics and Management, Health Informatics Sequence
The estimated tuition for the Health Informatics sequence at Illinois State University is approximately $50,676 for Illinois residents (120 credits at $422.30/credit), or $101,352 out of state, before $119.21 per credit in fees.
The sequence is designed as a four-year campus degree.
Health Informatics Curriculum
- At least 71 hours in the major, including health information management, coding, data, and management courses.
- Course titles are listed in Illinois State’s catalog by course number; see the requirements page.
You Should Know
- Students need a 2.25 cumulative GPA to enter and graduate, and a C or better in all HIM courses.
- A Healthcare Leadership sequence (70 hours) is also offered on campus.
Health Informatics Practicum and Capstone
- An internship is part of the program; hours are Not clearly stated.
BS in Health Informatics and Management, RHIT-to-HIM Online Sequence
The estimated tuition for the RHIT-to-HIM online sequence at Illinois State University is Not clearly stated, because total credits depend on transfer work; courses bill at the same per-credit rates.
RHIT-to-HIM Curriculum
- Six upper-division HIM courses delivered online, within a 71-hour major.
- 33 hours of proficiency credit for prior HIT coursework, held until three consecutive semesters of upper-division HIM courses are completed.
RHIT-to-HIM Admissions
- A current RHIT credential and graduation from an accredited HIT program; not open to new freshmen.
Tuition
Illinois State charges $422.30 per credit for Illinois residents and $844.60 for out-of-state students in 2026-27, plus $119.21 per credit in mandatory fees.
| Residency | Per Credit (with fees) | 120 Credits, Tuition Only |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $541.51 | $50,676 |
| Out of state | $963.81 | $101,352 |
- Rates come from Illinois State’s undergraduate tuition page.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ Illinois State does not publish the outreach fee for online courses, so RHIT-to-HIM students should confirm online charges.
Illinois State locks tuition for four years for new students, though fees are not locked.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A pathway choice between a campus degree and an online RHIT completion.
Choosing a pathway. High school graduates and transfers go to campus in Normal for the four-year sequence; working RHITs finish online with 33 hours of proficiency credit.
The trade-offs. The online sequence is open only to credentialed RHITs, and out-of-state campus tuition is double the in-state rate.
Accreditation
CAHIIM lists Illinois State’s baccalaureate HIM program under continuing accreditation, last acted on in March 2019, with its next review in 2029-2030.
Illinois State University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Graduates of CAHIIM-accredited HIM bachelor’s programs can sit for AHIMA’s RHIA exam.
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