M.S. in Health Informatics

At Franklin University, tuition is $690 PER CREDIT HOUR.

This Master of Science in Health Informatics program focuses on analyzing data to inform decisions within healthcare organizations, aiming to improve efficiencies and patient care. Students develop a multidisciplinary approach to creating and sustaining health informatics by learning to integrate IT systems, analyze data for insights, manage health information, and understand clinical workflows.

Focus areas include Healthcare Administration.

The program requires 32 credit hours, distributed across core coursework, including a capstone project, and optional courses from a focus area.

Graduates gain foundational knowledge to qualify for national industry certification exams such as CHDA, CHPS, and CPHIMS.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale, and submit official transcripts. GMAT/GRE are not required for admission. Conditional admission may be granted for applicants with a GPA between 2.250-2.499 or those who have not yet completed their qualifying degree. English language proficiency must be demonstrated through approved tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo.

The programme totals about 32 credit hours. This is an online degree program with flexible 6 or 12-week courses, designed for 12-month completion. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Franklin University’s history reaches back to 1902, when it began its work in higher education. It has since developed a model centered on adult learners, combining streamlined processes with free academic support resources. As a nonprofit university, Franklin focuses on helping students manage degree study alongside work and other responsibilities. Its programs are designed for online learning, with multiple start dates and course options intended to fit different schedules.

Academic choices span associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral study. Areas include accounting, business administration, analytics, computer science, cybersecurity, communications, education, exercise science, healthcare, human resources, information systems, nursing, psychology, public administration and public safety. Students can also choose certificates, microcredentials, combined bachelor’s and master’s programs, second bachelor’s degrees and STEM degrees. Several programs offer focused study in fields such as data analytics, artificial intelligence leadership, healthcare administration and cybersecurity.

Located in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin provides online degrees as well as on-site options listed through its program finder. International students should note the university’s strong emphasis on online study and flexible course access. Tuition rates can be fixed from the first class through Franklin’s tuition guarantee, with rates listed by program level on the university’s homepage. Support resources, employer and organization tuition discounts, and a broad online program catalogue are central parts of the student experience.