Adelphi, MD • Online • $250–$659/Credit
University of Maryland Global Campus offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Health Information Management and Technology
- Undergraduate Certificate in Health Information Management and Data Analytics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Information Management and Technology | $20.0K / $23.7K | Not clearly stated | 36 |
| Undergraduate Certificate in HIM and Data Analytics | $6.1K / $9.0K | Not clearly stated | 18 |
UMGC’s online HIM master’s is CAHIIM-accredited, per UMGC, and its 18-credit undergraduate certificate carries CAHIIM accreditation in the Digital Health Professional area, developed with CHIME. Active-duty military students pay reduced rates.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Master’s; undergraduate certificate |
| Format | Online, with some hybrid courses |
| Practicum Hours | MS: HIMS 690 capstone project (3 credits); no practicum listed |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Working adults and military students seeking health IT and data roles |
| Distinctive Coursework | Healthcare databases, health data analytics, IT project management |
| Certification Pathway | HIMSS CAHIMS and CPHIMS exam preparation (UMGC is a HIMSS Approved Education Partner) |
| Tuition | Graduate $555 in-state, $659 out-of-state, $336 military; certificate $337 / $499 / $250 per credit |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM through 2030 (per UMGC); MSCHE institutional |
MS in Health Information Management and Technology
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Information Management and Technology at University of Maryland Global Campus is approximately $19,980 for Maryland residents (36 credits at $555/credit) or $23,724 for out-of-state students.
Students must finish within five consecutive years.
MS Curriculum
- ITEC 610 Information Technology Foundations
- HIMS 645 Healthcare Databases and Medical Technology Integration
- HIMS 650 Health Informatics and Data Analytics
- HIMS 655 Health Data Management
- HIMS 661 The Application of Information Technology in Healthcare Administration
- ITEC 640 Information Technology Project Management
- HIMS 690 Health Information Management and Technology Capstone (3)
You Should Know
- Up to 12 transfer credits apply, and graduates of UMGC’s healthcare administration master’s can save up to 15 credits.
- The full course list is on a separate page; the courses above are those named on the program page.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- HIMS 690, a capstone ending in a hands-on project.
MS Admissions
- Requirements are Not clearly stated on the program page; students must keep a 3.0 GPA.
Undergraduate Certificate in Health Information Management and Data Analytics
The estimated tuition for the Undergraduate Certificate in HIM and Data Analytics at University of Maryland Global Campus is approximately $6,066 for Maryland residents (18 credits at $337/credit) or $8,982 for out-of-state students.
Certificate Curriculum
- HMGT 300 Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare Sector (3)
- HMGT 305 Information Systems in Healthcare Organizations (3)
- STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics (3)
- HMGT 307 Managerial Epidemiology and Decision Making in Healthcare (3)
- HMGT 320 Management in Health Care Organizations (3)
- HMGT 400 Research and Data Analysis in Healthcare (3)
You Should Know
- Credits apply toward UMGC’s bachelor’s in health services management, and up to 9 transfer credits are accepted.
Tuition
UMGC charges $555 per graduate credit in-state, $659 out-of-state, and $336 for military students; undergraduate certificate rates are $337, $499, and $250.
| Program | Credits | In-State | Out-of-State | Military |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS in HIM and Technology | 36 | $19,980 | $23,724 | $12,096 |
| HIM and Data Analytics Certificate | 18 | $6,066 | $8,982 | $4,500 |
- Rates come from UMGC’s program pages.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ UMGC’s pages do not say which academic year these rates cover, and other fees may apply.
Out-of-state students pay about $3,700 more than residents for the full master’s.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Built for working adults and military students who want an accredited online HIM master’s at public-university rates.
Who it fits. Military students pay $336 per graduate credit, and the narrow gap between in-state and out-of-state rates suits students outside Maryland.
The trade-offs. There is no practicum beyond the capstone project, and UMGC does not date its tuition rates.
Accreditation
UMGC says its MS in Health Information Management and Technology is CAHIIM-accredited, reaffirmed through 2030, and that its undergraduate certificate is CAHIIM-accredited in the Digital Health Professional area, affirmed through 2030.
University of Maryland Global Campus is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
UMGC prepares graduates for HIMSS’s CAHIMS and CPHIMS certification exams.
Other Health Informatics Schools
See all Maryland health informatics programs, browse the health informatics master’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.