Overview

The Health Informatics program from Governors State University qualifies students to work in a burgeoning industry of $4.01 trillion as of 2020. The importance of organized medical data can’t be overstated, especially as the healthcare system relies more heavily on computer systems. Individuals with specialized knowledge in health informatics are paving the way with their unique insight and training.

Career

As collaboration increases among healthcare providers and physicians, demand for healthcare information technicians is rising in tandem. Employment in the health information field is expected to grow by 15% over the next decade (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Credentials make a difference in your earning potential and competitiveness. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Computer and Information Systems Managers. 2020 Median Pay, $151,150 per year $72.67 per hour, while Medical and Health Managers earned a median salary of $99,730. Job prospects can be best for those with a degree in health information.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Healthcare Technical Standards and Interoperability

Analysis and Design of Health Information Systems

Human-centered Computing in Healthcare

Health Informatics Capstone

Computer Technology

Object-oriented Programming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications are considered on a rolling basis until April 1st or until the first year class is filled.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Health Informatics View 104 other Bachelors in Health Informatics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

have graduated or will graduate from high school with a minimum 2.00 GPA on a 4.0 scale
GPA, GPA in college prep courses, the strength of curriculum, standardized test scores (ACT/SAT), Personal letter of application, writing sample, student’s demonstrated interest, letters of recommendation (counselor, teacher, community leader, etc.), class rank, subject test scores (AP/IB), extracurricular activities (clubs, student government, athletics, employment, etc.)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10740 USD / year

≈ 10740 USD / year
Out-of-State

5370 USD / year

≈ 5370 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

5370 USD / year

≈ 5370 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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