Lowell, MA • Online • $610/Credit (Spring 2027)
University of Massachusetts Lowell offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Health Information Management, Health Informatics Option
- Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in HIM, Health Informatics Option | $22.0K | 18 to 24 months | 36 |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated |
UMass Lowell’s online HIM master’s is CAHIIM-accredited and costs under $22,000 at $610 per credit for any state. Its core mixes health management, finance, and policy, and students choose three electives from a list that includes EHR systems, database design, and coding and reimbursement.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Master’s; graduate certificate |
| Format | Online |
| Practicum Hours | None listed; capstone project |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students from any field who want an affordable accredited online HIM master’s |
| Distinctive Coursework | Health care finance, operations analysis, healthcare database design, EHR systems |
| Certification Pathway | UMass Lowell says graduates are eligible for AHIMA exams, including the RHIA |
| Tuition | $610 per credit online, plus $30 per term (Spring 2027) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (master’s listed as active); NECHE institutional |
MS in Health Information Management, Health Informatics Option
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Information Management: Health Informatics Option at University of Massachusetts Lowell is approximately $21,960 (36 credits at $610/credit).
The program can generally be completed in 18 to 24 months.
MS Curriculum
Nine core courses and three electives.
- Organizational Behavior in Health Care
- Quantitative Methods in Health Management
- Health Care Finance
- Operations Analysis for Quality Improvement
- Health Informatics
- Law and Ethics in Healthcare; Health Policy
- PUBH 7330 Capstone Project
- Electives such as Healthcare Database Design, Electronic Health Record Systems, Classification Systems and Reimbursement, and Health IT Strategic Planning
You Should Know
- The required core has one informatics course; most informatics content comes through electives.
- F-1 student visas are not issued for this online program.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- A capstone project; no practicum is listed.
MS Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree; no GRE; statement of purpose, two recommendations, résumé, and $50 fee.
Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics at University of Massachusetts Lowell is Not clearly stated.
Certificate Curriculum
- Certificate credits can stack into the master’s; details are Not clearly stated on the program page.
Tuition
UMass Lowell charges $610 per credit for online graduate courses in Spring 2027, or $1,830 per three-credit course.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Per credit | $610 |
| 36 credits | $21,960 |
| Term registration fee | $30 |
- Rates come from UMass Lowell’s program page.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ The $610 rate is listed for Spring 2027 online courses; UMass Lowell does not list fees beyond the $30 term registration fee, so confirm the full cost.
The online rate is the same for all residencies.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A cost verdict for students who want an accredited online HIM master’s at public-university rates.
Cost verdict. At about $22,000 for any state, the degree costs less than Boston University‘s roughly $33,000 accredited informatics master’s.
The trade-offs. The core leans toward health management rather than technical informatics, and there is no practicum.
Accreditation
CAHIIM lists UMass Lowell’s master’s program as active, and UMass Lowell says the program is CAHIIM-accredited.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is institutionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
UMass Lowell says graduates are eligible to sit for AHIMA exams, including the RHIA and RHIT.
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