Master of Science in Health Informatics

Health Informatics Masters Overview

Health informatics is an interdisciplinary field that combines healthcare, information technology, data analytics, and business principles to collect, manage, analyze, and apply health information in ways that improve patient outcomes, enhance operational efficiency, and support evidence-based decision-making.

As healthcare organizations increasingly rely on digital technologies, health informatics professionals serve as the critical link between clinical care and technology-driven solutions.

100% online

Format

1 YEAR

Length

3

Specializations

2

Starts per year

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The field of health informatics is experiencing significant growth due to the widespread adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine, digital health platforms, and healthcare analytics.

From pharmaceuticals and insurance companies to clinics, hospitals, public health agencies, and nonprofit organizations, hiring in healthcare informatics is projected to grow 16% from 2025 to 2035, making it one of the fastest-growing professions within the expanding healthcare industry. This strong demand translates into excellent career opportunities, salary growth, and long-term professional advancement.

Logan University’s award-winning Master of Science in Health Informatics, delivered through its global online campus, prepares students to thrive in this rapidly evolving field. This fully online, asynchronous program is delivered in 7-week sessions and can be completed in as little as one year when pursued full-time. Developed with guidance from health informatics professionals and healthcare employers, the curriculum emphasizes industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

Students gain expertise in healthcare information systems, health data management, analytics, project management, leadership, and emerging technologies shaping the future of healthcare. The program allows students to customize their education based on career goals by offering three specialized tracks: Strategic Leadership in Health Informatics, Healthcare Data Analytics, and Health Operations and Compliance.

Students learn from world-class faculty who bring extensive clinical, leadership, and industry experience to the classroom. The program also prepares graduates to pursue multiple industry-recognized certifications, strengthening their professional credentials and marketability. Combined with dedicated Career Services support, Logan’s Health Informatics program empowers graduates to increase their earning potential, advance in their current roles, or transition into rewarding careers at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and business.

Curriculum

36 credit hours — nine core courses including the Professional Track Capstone, plus three specialization courses.

Core Courses

Introduction to Health Informatics
Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Informatics
Information Systems Management
Systems Analysis and Design
Project Management
Business and Financial Skills for Health Informatics
Leadership Skills for Health Informatics
Research Methods in Healthcare
Professional Track Capstone

Choose One of Three Specializations

Strategic Leadership in Health Informatics — Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to lead digital transformation initiatives, optimize clinical and business processes, improve patient outcomes, and align informatics solutions with organizational goals. LEADS TO: Chief Medical Information Officer · Chief Nursing Informatics Officer · Director of Clinical Informatics · Health Informatics Manager.

Healthcare Data Analytics — for individuals who enjoy solving problems and using data to drive decisions that improve operational performance, patient care outcomes, and population health. This specialization prepares students to analyze large and complex datasets and communicate actionable findings to healthcare leaders. LEADS TO: Data Analyst · Data Architect · Director of Business Informatics.

Health Operations & Compliance — for people interested in consulting, governance and evidence-informed decision-making. This specialization focuses on leveraging clinical and organizational data to support healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, privacy and security initiatives, and policy development. LEADS TO: Nurse Informaticist · Program Manager · Compliance Manager · Privacy Officer · Healthcare Consultant.

Program Learning Outcomes

1Collaborate through effective communication with interprofessional teams and stakeholders in health informatics environments.
2Analyze complex health information systems, clinical challenges, and population health factors to solve problems and support evidence-based decision-making.
3Evaluate health information, evidence, and ethical principles from diverse sources to inform professional practice and improve health outcomes.
4Design standards-based, interoperable, and regulatory-compliant health informatics solutions using appropriate leadership and governance principles to advance organizational goals.

Who Teaches You

Faculty backgrounds span nursing, public health, research, business administration, project management, health information management, data analytics, artificial intelligence, information systems administration and database design — drawn from leadership roles across healthcare organizations, academia and technology.

Career Outlook

The career outlook for health informatics is highly favorable, driven by growing demand for professionals who can manage healthcare data, optimize electronic health record systems, support data-driven decision-making, and advance digital health initiatives across healthcare organizations.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of health informatics professionals is projected to grow 16% from 2025 to 2035, a rate that is much faster than the average for all occupations, reflecting the increasing need for skilled professionals who can leverage health information and technology to improve patient care and healthcare operations.

Recent graduates have moved into roles including chief medical information officer, chief nursing informatics officer, director of clinical information systems, data analyst, data architect, director of business informatics, nurse informaticist and program manager — depending on their specialization.

Download the MSHI Career Guide

Logan University is recognized by HIMSS

HIMSS Approved Education Partner — Logan has been officially designated as an approved education partner (AEP) by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

The designation places Logan among an exclusive group of institutions recognized by HIMSS for meeting high standards in health information and technology education and reinforces Logan’s commitment to preparing students for the rapidly evolving health care technology landscape through Logan's Master of Science in Health Informatics program.

HIMSS Academic Organizational Affiliate — This membership opens the door to a network of industry leaders, cutting‑edge resources, professional development opportunities, and exclusive events that help students stay ahead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape

Accreditation

Logan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 230 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, 800-621-7440. Logan introduced the MSHI, alongside the Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education, in 2016 — the same year it gained HLC accreditation.

Admission Requirements

A baccalaureate degree or higher from a USDE- or CHEA-recognized institution. If it's from an unaccredited school, an accredited post-baccalaureate degree works instead.
Official transcripts sent directly to Logan from every institution attended.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Post-undergraduate coursework can be re-evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
A resume or CV.

GPA between 2.5 and 2.99? You can appeal to the Admissions Review Board, or be admitted through the Alternative Admissions Track Program.

Transfer credit: completed within 10 years with a minimum grade of B, and approval by the program director.

Send transcripts to document.admissions@logan.edu. Questions: Admissions@logan.edu or 636-230-1750.

FAQ

Do I need the GRE?

No. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 2.5 GPA is what's required.

Is the program fully online?

Yes — 100% online, 7-week sessions, two per trimester.

How fast can I finish?

As little as 1 year, full-time (2 courses per session).

Do I need to come to campus?

No — the program is 100% online.

Why Logan?

Complimentary HIMSS membership for enrolled students, and a curriculum built with input from healthcare employers.

When can I start?

Two starts a year: spring and fall.

Is this program accredited?

Logan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, which accredits degree-granting institutions across nineteen states. Institutional accreditation covers every Logan degree program, including this one.

Higher Learning Commission230 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 7-500Chicago, IL 60604800-621-7440

Master of Science in Health Informatics

Health Informatics Masters Overview