Hattiesburg, MS • Online • $495–$510/Credit (2026-27)
William Carey University offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Health Informatics and Information Management
- BS in Health Information Management
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics and Information Management | $16.8K | 12 months | 34 |
| BS in Health Information Management | $31.1K (HIM credits only) | 15 months (HIM sequence) | 61 plus prerequisites |
William Carey is the only Mississippi school with CAHIIM-accredited HIM programs at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels. Both run on a trimester calendar, so the 34-credit master’s can be finished in four trimesters.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Master’s (HIIM); bachelor’s (HIM) |
| Format | MS fully online; BS online except one hybrid internship course |
| Practicum Hours | BS: 50-hour internship (HIM 410); MS: Not clearly stated |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Career changers and HIM professionals seeking the RHIA or a graduate HIM credential |
| Distinctive Coursework | Informatics, data analytics, revenue cycle, clinical documentation, health law |
| Certification Pathway | RHIA eligible after either CAHIIM-accredited program |
| Tuition | $495/credit graduate, $510/credit undergraduate, plus $20/credit online fee (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (MS next review 2033-2034; BS 2028-2029); SACSCOC institutional |
| Calendar | Trimesters |
MS in Health Informatics and Information Management
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics and Information Management at William Carey University is approximately $16,830 (34 credits at $495/credit).
The program can generally be completed in about 12 months (four trimesters).
MS Curriculum
Coursework blends informatics, systems, data analytics, and HIM operations.
- Electronic health records and clinical documentation
- Data privacy and health law
- Revenue cycle management
- Data analytics and system design
- Leadership and project management
More curriculum details are available in the WCU graduate catalog.
You Should Know
- The program page’s course list did not load; course numbers and credit values are Not clearly stated.
- WCU reports 2024-25 outcomes of 81% graduation, 100% employment, and 100% graduate satisfaction.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- Practicum or capstone requirements are Not clearly stated on the program page.
MS Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, with a 2.5 GPA on the last 60 hours.
- An HIM degree, or prerequisites in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, computer concepts, and statistics.
- Two recommendation letters and a résumé.
- Up to 9 graduate credits may transfer.
BS in Health Information Management
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Information Management at William Carey University is approximately $31,110 for the 61-credit HIM sequence at $510/credit; prerequisite and general education credits are extra.
The HIM sequence can generally be completed in about 15 months.
BS Curriculum
- 61 credits of HIM coursework after prerequisites.
- Coding and classification, data management, quality, and HIM leadership.
- HIM 410, a hybrid internship course.
You Should Know
- Up to 60 credits may transfer in, which suits students with an associate degree.
- WCU reports 92% graduation, 84% retention, and 100% employment or graduate enrollment.
BS Practicum and Capstone
- A 50-hour internship in HIM 410, the program’s only hybrid course.
- Background check, drug screen, and immunizations are required before placement.
BS Admissions
- Minimum 2.6 GPA.
- Completion of prerequisite coursework.
Tuition
William Carey’s 2026-27 tuition is $495 per credit for master’s students and $510 per credit for undergraduates, with a $20 per-credit online course fee.
| Program (2026-27) | Tuition per Credit | Tuition | With Online Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in HIIM (34 cr) | $495 | $16,830 | $17,510 |
| BS in HIM (61 HIM cr) | $510 | $31,110 | $32,330 |
- Rates come from WCU’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- A general fee of $195 per trimester (graduate) or $540 per trimester (undergraduate) is extra.
- The BS figure covers only the 61 HIM credits; prerequisites add cost.
For a full-time master’s student over four trimesters, tuition plus online and general fees comes to about $18,300.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A pathway choice for Mississippi students who want an accredited HIM credential on a trimester schedule.
Choosing a pathway. The BS suits associate-degree holders who can transfer up to 60 credits; the MS suits bachelor’s holders in other fields who want RHIA eligibility in about a year.
The trade-offs. Course-level detail is thin on the program pages, and the master’s practicum requirements are not published.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits William Carey’s master’s in Health Information Management (continuing accreditation granted February 2026, next review 2033-2034) and its bachelor’s in Health Information Management (next review 2028-2029).
William Carey University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Graduates of CAHIIM-accredited bachelor’s and master’s HIM programs are eligible for AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam.
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