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Master of Science in Health Informatics (MS)

School of Healthcare Business and Technology

Leverage informatics, data analytics, and health technology to improve healthcare outcomes and patient care.

Informatics Enhances Professional Collaboration and Team-Based Care

Location: Online | Start Term: Fall, Spring | Degree Level: Graduate

This comprehensive online program is geared toward entry- to mid-level employees in healthcare organizations who are interested in leveraging informatics, data analytics, and health technology to improve healthcare outcomes and patient care. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to employ informatics, data science, and interdisciplinary knowledge to develop innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to complex healthcare challenges. You may begin the program in the fall or spring.

MCPHS is a Strategic Hub for Learning Informatics

We have the resources, expertise, and professional networks to provide the highest quality educational experience in informatics.

17%

Growth

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a much faster than average growth for jobs in health information technology.

108K

Average Salary

The average salary for roles in health informatics, such as Informatics Manager, Informatics Director, and Health Informatics Consultant, is approximately $108,000.
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Create Solutions for Today’s Healthcare Challenges

Apply skills built in the classroom through experiential learning opportunities, like the Hack the Health Gap Innovation Hackathon. Groups of students developed creative, innovative solutions to challenges identified by community health centers with help from expert mentors from across the state.

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