College of Health and Wellness • Dahlonega, GA • Online • $193/Credit
The University of North Georgia offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- BS in Health Informatics and Administration
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Health Informatics and Administration | $23.4K | 4 years | 121 |
UNG’s fully online bachelor’s costs $193 per credit for any student, about $23,400 for the full degree. The major builds data skills, with EHR usability, data visualization, clinical terminologies, and data management courses.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Bachelor’s; associate transfer pathway |
| Format | Online |
| Practicum Hours | Capstone or applied learning experience in final semester; hours not stated |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students wanting a low-cost online informatics bachelor’s |
| Distinctive Coursework | EHR usability and user-centered design, data visualization, code sets and clinical terminologies |
| Certification Pathway | Not an HIM degree; does not lead to RHIA |
| Tuition | $193 per credit online, all residencies (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | No CAHIIM accreditation; SACSCOC institutional |
BS in Health Informatics and Administration
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Informatics and Administration at the University of North Georgia is approximately $23,353 (121 credits at $193/credit).
The program can generally be completed in about four years; transfer students finish sooner.
BS Curriculum
The 60-credit major has 46 credits of common courses, 12 credits of guided electives, and a 2-credit capstone.
- HLTH 3100 Essentials of Healthcare Informatics
- HLTH 3150 EHR Essentials
- HLTH 3151 EHR Usability and User-Centered Design
- HLTH 3400 Healthcare Data Management and Analytics
- HLTH 3800 Data Visualization and Presentation
- HLTH 3950 Healthcare Code Sets and Clinical Terminologies
- HLTH 4100 Healthcare Informatics Project Management
- CIS 3400 Data Management
- HLTH 4500 Capstone (2)
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The program page lists three concentrations (data privacy and cybersecurity, data analytics, and systems implementation), but the 2026-27 catalog shows guided electives instead.
- UNG also offers an associate degree in Health Informatics and Administration as a transfer pathway.
BS Practicum and Capstone
- A required capstone or applied learning experience in the last semester.
- Hours and placement are Not clearly stated.
BS Admissions
- Standard UNG undergraduate admission; program-specific requirements and deadlines are Not clearly stated.
- No RN license required.
Tuition
The University System of Georgia’s 2026-27 eTuition rate for UNG’s bachelor’s track is $193 per credit, with no residency difference.
| Item (2026-27) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition per credit, online | $193 |
| 121 credits | $23,353 |
| Online learning fee | $335 per semester |
- Rates come from the University System of Georgia’s FY2027 eTuition table.
Be aware that:
- Eight semesters of the online learning fee add about $2,700.
- Students taking campus courses pay $726 per credit if they are out-of-state.
About $26,000 all in for a bachelor’s degree, the same in any state.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A good fit for budget-conscious students who want an online informatics bachelor’s from a public university.
Career-entry fit. The data, EHR, and visualization courses prepare graduates for analyst, implementation, and data roles rather than HIM coding.
The trade-offs. It is not CAHIIM-accredited and does not lead to the RHIA. Capstone details and concentration options are not clearly published.
Accreditation
UNG’s BS in Health Informatics and Administration is not CAHIIM-accredited, and UNG makes no CAHIIM claim.
The University of North Georgia is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Graduates are not eligible for the RHIA through this degree. Entry-level credentials such as HIMSS CAHIMS do not require a specific degree.
Other Health Informatics Schools
See all Georgia health informatics programs, browse the health informatics bachelor’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.