College of Information • Denton, TX • Online, Campus, or Hybrid • $352.79/Credit In-State Base Tuition (2026-27)
University of North Texas offers 1 Health Informatics program:
- MS in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics | $12.7K in-state; $28.1K out-of-state (base tuition) | Not clearly stated | 36 |
UNT’s health informatics master’s lets students take every course online, in person, or as a hybrid, with five guided electives and three general electives built around their career goals. Starting in fall 2026, the required core includes the capstone and the general electives include an optional internship.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Master’s, with optional graduate certificates in health data science or health information |
| Format | Online, campus, or hybrid |
| Practicum Hours | Capstone project; optional internship elective (HINF 5090) |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students who want a flexible, elective-heavy informatics master’s at Texas public rates |
| Distinctive Coursework | AI in healthcare, consumer health informatics, clinical decision support |
| Certification Pathway | Not CAHIIM-accredited; may fit AMIA AHIC with experience |
| Tuition | $352.79 per credit Texas, $780.79 nonresident, base tuition before fees (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | No programmatic accreditation stated; SACSCOC institutional |
MS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics at University of North Texas is approximately $12,700 for Texas residents (36 credits at $352.79/credit), or $28,108 for nonresidents, in base tuition before fees.
MS Curriculum
Four required courses, five guided electives, and three general electives (for students starting fall 2026 or later).
- HINF 5365 Information Systems in Healthcare
- HINF 5637 Fundamentals of Health Informatics
- HINF 5770 Fundamentals of Health Data Analytics
- HINF 5955 Health Informatics Capstone Project
- Guided electives such as AI in Healthcare and Consumer Health Informatics
You Should Know
- Students who began before fall 2026 follow a three-course core with a separate capstone.
- Students can add a graduate certificate in health data science or health information.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- HINF 5955 capstone project; HINF 5090 internship as an optional elective.
MS Admissions
- Requirements are not listed on the program page; contact UNT’s College of Information advising office.
Tuition
UNT’s base graduate tuition for 2026-27 is $352.79 per credit for Texas residents and $780.79 for nonresidents, before fees; UNT’s online program page estimates $16,500 in Texas resident tuition and fees.
| Residency | Per Credit | 36 Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $352.79 | $12,700 |
| Nonresident | $780.79 | $28,108 |
- The tuition and fee estimate comes from UNT’s online program page.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ Base tuition excludes UNT’s required fees; UNT’s own $16,500 estimate for Texas residents suggests fees add about $3,800.
Nonresidents should request a fee estimate as well.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Built for students who want to shape their own informatics degree.
Who it fits. With eight of twelve courses chosen by the student and a choice of online, campus, or hybrid, the degree suits working professionals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and online students who want to specialize in AI or analytics.
The trade-offs. The degree is not CAHIIM-accredited, unlike Texas State‘s similarly priced HIM master’s.
Accreditation
UNT’s MS in Health Informatics is not CAHIIM-accredited, and UNT makes no CAHIIM claim for it.
The University of North Texas is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Check the AMIA Health Informatics Certification eligibility rules for non-accredited master’s pathways.
Other Health Informatics Schools
See all Texas health informatics programs, browse the health informatics master’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.