Denton, TX • Online • $238/Credit In-State (2026-27)
Texas Woman’s University offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- BS in Health Informatics (Clinical Applications or Health Studies minor)
- Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Health Informatics | $28.6K in-state; $79.9K out-of-state | 4 years | 120 |
| Graduate Certificate | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated | 15 |
TWU’s online health informatics bachelor’s combines a computer science core of programming, data structures, and databases with nursing-taught informatics courses and an interprofessional capstone. Students choose a clinical applications minor, with courses in interface design and remote monitoring, or a health studies minor.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Bachelor’s; graduate certificate |
| Format | Online |
| Practicum Hours | BS: capstone; certificate: supervised practicums with partners |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students who want a programming-based informatics bachelor’s online at Texas public tuition |
| Distinctive Coursework | Programming fundamentals, data structures, interface design in health informatics, telecommunications for remote management |
| Certification Pathway | Certificate aligned with ANCC informatics nursing and HIMSS CAHIMS, per TWU |
| Tuition | $238 per credit Texas resident, $666 nonresident, tuition only (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | No programmatic accreditation stated; SACSCOC institutional |
BS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Informatics at Texas Woman’s University is approximately $28,560 for Texas residents (120 credits at $238/credit), or $79,920 for nonresidents, tuition only.
BS Curriculum
A 43-credit major plus an 18-credit minor.
- CSCI 1423 Programming Fundamentals I; CSCI 2493 Programming Fundamentals II; CSCI 3053 Data Structures
- CSCI 3423 Database Management; CSCI 3603 Data Science and Analytics
- CSCI 4313 Networking and Data Communication; CSCI 3513 Information Systems Project Management
- NURS 2213 Introduction to Health Informatics; HS 3383 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Informatics
- NURS 4923 Capstone in Interprofessional Informatics
- Clinical Applications minor: interface design, remote management, health data analysis, and devices for health promotion
You Should Know
- TWU’s listed components add to 121 credits, one more than the stated 120.
BS Practicum and Capstone
- NURS 4923 Capstone in Interprofessional Informatics (3 credits); no internship is listed.
Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics at Texas Woman’s University is Not clearly stated.
Certificate Curriculum
- Five online courses covering health data management, health information systems, telehealth, and regulations, with supervised practicums; credits transfer to TWU’s MS in Informatics.
- Open to bachelor’s graduates in health or non-health fields with a 3.0 GPA; fall deadline June 15.
Tuition
TWU’s 2026-27 undergraduate tuition is $238 per credit for Texas residents and $666 for nonresidents, before fees.
| Residency | Per Credit | 120 Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $238 | $28,560 |
| Nonresident | $666 | $79,920 |
- TWU’s informatics undergraduate page links to current costs and its tuition estimator.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ These figures are tuition only; TWU’s required fees are not included, so use TWU’s tuition estimator for a full cost.
Transfer credit lowers the bachelor’s total.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Built for undergraduates who want real programming skills applied to health.
Who it fits. Students who want to code and build databases, rather than focus on HIM coding and compliance, fit the computer science core.
The trade-offs. The bachelor’s is not CAHIIM-accredited and does not lead to the RHIA, unlike Texas State‘s HIM bachelor’s.
Accreditation
TWU’s BS in Health Informatics is not CAHIIM-accredited, and TWU makes no CAHIIM claim for it.
Texas Woman’s University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Check HIMSS’s CAHIMS eligibility rules if you plan to pursue that certification after graduating.
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