USF Health Morsani College of Medicine • Tampa, FL • Online • $907/Credit
The University of South Florida offers 3 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Health Informatics
- MS in Health Informatics, Healthcare Analytics concentration
- Graduate Certificates (Health Informatics; Healthcare Analytics)
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics | $29.0K | Not clearly stated | 32 |
| MS, Healthcare Analytics | $29.0K | Not clearly stated | 32 |
| Graduate Certificates | $10.9K | Not clearly stated | 12 |
USF delivers a CAHIIM-accredited master’s entirely online in 8-week sessions at one flat rate, so a student in Ohio pays the same $29,024 as one in Tampa. An analytics concentration swaps in statistics, predictive modeling, and visualization.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MS (two concentrations); two 12-credit graduate certificates |
| Format | 100% online, 8-week sessions |
| Practicum Hours | None required; optional 16-week internship elective |
| Practicum Placement | Student arranges the optional internship; USF approves |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Working professionals wanting an accredited online master’s |
| Distinctive Coursework | E-medicine business models, predictive analytics, data visualization, health outcomes research |
| Certification Pathway | Fits AMIA AHIC Track 1 with work experience |
| Tuition | $907 per credit, same for all residencies |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (MSHI, next review 2029-2030); SACSCOC |
MS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics at the University of South Florida is approximately $29,024 (32 credits at $907/credit).
USF does not publish a program length; at two 8-week courses per term, 32 credits would take roughly two years.
MS Curriculum
The required courses mix technical foundations with business and legal content, including an e-medicine business models course.
- HIM 6118 Introduction to Health Informatics (3)
- HIM 6114 Integrated Electronic Medical Records (3)
- HIM 6217 Health Data Management (3)
- HIM 6667 Foundations in Management Information Systems (3)
- HIM 6017 Legal Aspects of Health Information Management (3)
- HIM 6018 E-Healthcare Ethics (2)
- HIM 6350 E-Medicine Business Models (3)
- HIM 6664 Healthcare Project Management (3)
- HIM 6840 Case Studies in Health Information Management (3)
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The listed required courses total 26 credits; electives make up the rest of the 32.
- Students using financial aid take 33 credits, adding about $907.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- No practicum is required.
- HIM 6943 Internship (3 credits, 16 weeks) is an elective; the student arranges the site and USF approves it.
Without a required placement, students new to health care should plan to take the internship elective to gain applied experience.
MS Admissions
USF asks for a 3.0 GPA in science coursework as well as overall, which is less common for informatics programs.
- Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA overall and in science courses.
- Résumé, statement of purpose, two recommendations, $65 fee; GRE optional.
- No RN license or clinical experience required.
- Upcoming starts: Fall II (deadline October 2, 2026) and Spring I (deadline December 18, 2026).
MS in Health Informatics, Healthcare Analytics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics with a Healthcare Analytics concentration at the University of South Florida is approximately $29,024 (32 credits at $907/credit).
The program can generally be completed on the same schedule as the MSHI.
Analytics Curriculum
Statistics, data mining, and visualization replace the business courses of the general track.
- HIM 6141 Introduction to Healthcare Analytics (3)
- HIM 6623 Statistics for Healthcare Analytics (3)
- HIM 6655 Data Mining and Predictive Analytics (3)
- HIM 6628 Data Visualization (3)
- HIM 6844 Health Outcomes Research (3)
- HIM 6217 Health Data Management (3)
- HIM 6017 Legal Aspects of HIM (3)
- HIM 6018 E-Healthcare Ethics (2)
You Should Know
- CAHIIM lists only USF’s “Health Informatics Master.” Whether its accreditation covers this concentration is Not clearly stated.
- Format, internship, and admission match the general MSHI.
Graduate Certificates in Health Informatics and Healthcare Analytics
The estimated tuition for each graduate certificate at the University of South Florida is approximately $10,884 (12 credits at $907/credit).
The certificates’ length is not published.
Certificate Curriculum
- 12 credits each, online; one in health informatics and one in healthcare analytics, which USF describes as SAS-approved.
- Course lists are Not clearly stated; the curriculum page did not load.
Certificate Admissions
- A departmental approval form; no recommendation letters.
Tuition
USF Health Online charges $907 per credit for these programs, with no residency difference.
| Program | Credits | Total |
|---|---|---|
| MS (either concentration) | 32 | $29,024 |
| MS, financial aid students | 33 | $29,931 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 | $10,884 |
- Totals match USF’s published figures; rates come from the USF Health Online tuition page.
Be aware that:
- USF’s standard 2026-27 graduate rate for Florida residents is $433.51 per credit, so Floridians pay about twice the usual in-state rate for these programs.
- Non-Florida students pay less than USF’s standard $997.37 nonresident rate.
At about $29,000, the master’s is priced as a national online program rather than a state-subsidized one.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Well suited to out-of-state professionals who want an accredited, fully online degree from a medical college.
Cost architecture. One rate applies everywhere, so the out-of-state student gains the most. A Florida resident could pay much less per credit at other state universities.
Flexibility. Courses run 8 weeks with no required practicum or campus visit, and multiple starts per year.
Cost verdict. For about $29,000, USF offers a CAHIIM-accredited degree and an analytics option. Students who want hands-on experience should budget for the internship elective.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits USF’s MS in Health Informatics, with its next review in 2029-2030. Whether the Healthcare Analytics concentration falls under that accreditation is Not clearly stated, and the certificates are outside CAHIIM’s scope.
The University of South Florida is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
A master’s in health informatics fits Track 1 of the AMIA Health Informatics Certification, which also requires informatics work experience. The MS does not lead to the RHIA.
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