Logan University’s Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program provides students the tools and knowledge to turn data into smarter, more efficient healthcare. Entirely online and nationally ranked, the program’s real-world curriculum and flexibility is ideal for professionals looking to pivot or level up.
Students can choose from three specialized tracks, each designed to match specific career goals:
The Leadership track is geared toward those looking to move into or advance within management roles.
The coursework focuses on leadership, policy and systems, helping students understand how to lead informatics initiatives across departments and organizations. Common career paths include: Chief Medical Information Officer, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer and Director of Clinical Information Systems
Data Analysis prepares students to work hands-on with data.
From interpreting patient data to presenting findings that guide clinical decisions, this track is a fit for those who enjoy working with numbers and uncovering insights. Common career paths include: Data Analyst, Data Architect and Director of Business Informatics
The Applied Informatics track is ideal for practitioners, especially those with clinical experience, who want to step into roles that influence care decisions, support quality improvement and drive innovation within health systems.
Common career paths include: Medical Officer, Nurse Informaticist and Program Manager
The job outlook for MSHI graduates is strong. Health informatics is one of the fastest-growing areas in healthcare, with job growth projected at 11% or more through 2030. Salaries are competitive, with a median of $90,000. Many leadership roles such as chief nursing informatics officer or director of clinical information systems earn well above six figures.
As healthcare becomes increasingly digital, professionals trained in informatics will be essential to improving outcomes, lowering costs and shaping policy. With expert faculty, a career-focused curriculum and dedicated student support, Logan’s MSHI program is preparing graduates to lead this transformation—track by track.
More information on the MSHI program can be found here.