College of Health Professions • Charleston, SC • Online • $775/Credit (2026-27)
Medical University of South Carolina offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- MS in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics | $27.9K | 1 to 2 years | 36 |
MUSC’s CAHIIM-accredited master’s is fully online and asynchronous, built on seven-week courses with three admission points a year. Students can finish in as few as three semesters on the accelerated plan, and the rate is the same in any state.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Master’s |
| Format | Online, asynchronous, 7-week courses |
| Practicum Hours | No practicum; capstone or 6-credit thesis |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Working professionals who want a fast, flexible accredited informatics master’s |
| Distinctive Coursework | Systems analysis and design, data mining and analytics, advanced health IT and data techniques |
| Certification Pathway | May fit AMIA AHIC with experience |
| Tuition | $775 per credit, in-state and out-of-state (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM, health informatics master’s (next review 2027-2028); SACSCOC institutional |
| Start Terms | Spring, summer, and fall |
MS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics at Medical University of South Carolina is approximately $27,900 (36 credits at $775/credit).
The program can generally be completed in three semesters on the accelerated plan or six semesters on the standard plan.
MS Curriculum
Ten core courses plus a capstone-and-elective or thesis option.
- HIN 701 Health Informatics Foundations
- HIN 702 Introduction to Healthcare Information
- HIN 704 Healthcare Data-Content
- HIN 705 Electronic Health Records
- HIN 706 Systems Analysis and Design
- HIN 708 Applied Statistics and Research
- HIN 710 Data Mining and Analytics
- HIN 716 Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Issues
- HIN 719 Advanced Health Information Technology and Data Techniques
- HIN 720 Current Issues and Advances in Health Informatics
More curriculum details are available on MUSC’s program page.
You Should Know
- Students take one or two courses per seven-week session.
- The program FAQ refers to “the MHA program” when stating the 36 credits, an apparent typo.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- HIN 718 Health Informatics Capstone (3) plus an approved elective, or HIN 780 Thesis (6).
MS Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree with a preferred 3.0 GPA; no GRE or GMAT.
- Recommendations may be required below a 3.0; $100 application fee and $500 matriculation fee.
- Deadlines: spring 2027 December 2, 2026; summer April 7, 2027; fall July 28, 2027.
Tuition
MUSC charges $775 per credit for 2026-27, the same for South Carolina and out-of-state students.
| Item (2026-27) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition per credit | $775 |
| Year 1 (full time) | $20,925 |
| Year 2 (full time) | $6,975 |
| Total tuition, 36 credits | $27,900 |
- Rates come from MUSC’s program page.
Be aware that:
- MUSC’s full-time cost-of-attendance estimate is $85,981, which adds living and other expenses to tuition.
Because the rate is flat across residencies, out-of-state students pay the same $27,900 in tuition.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Built for working professionals who want an accredited informatics master’s on a flexible, fast schedule.
Who it fits. Three admission points, asynchronous seven-week courses, and a three-semester accelerated option suit students who cannot wait for a fall cohort.
The trade-offs. There is no practicum, so hands-on experience comes only through the capstone or thesis.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits MUSC’s master’s in Health Informatics, delivered on campus and online, with its next review in 2027-2028.
The Medical University of South Carolina is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Check the AMIA Health Informatics Certification eligibility rules for how a CAHIIM-accredited informatics master’s counts toward the AHIC.
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