Thrive professionally with a UIS Online Master's in Healthcare Informatics
Big data makes a big difference in medicine, from customized patient treatment plans to a rapid response during a community healthcare crisis. In the AACSB-accredited online Master of Science Healthcare Informatics program from the University of Illinois Springfield, you will learn all aspects of healthcare information systems, including storage, retrieval, analytics and secure sharing with multichannel healthcare teams.
This critical link between medicine and technology reduces errors and improves outcomes and access to new medical advances. In this online MS in healthcare informatics, you will learn from top-notch faculty and participate in collaborative research with Southern Illinois University Medical School and Memorial Hospital. Healthcare informatics components are embedded in all coursework.
Tuition for this program is due one business day before the start of classes each term.
Disclaimer: The online version of this degree is not eligible for any type of tuition waiver.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge and competency for healthcare informatics.
- Demonstrate ability to integrate technical knowledge and management principles for healthcare informatics.
- Demonstrate communication skills for healthcare informatics in private, public and nonprofit healthcare organizations.
- Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills for healthcare informatics in private, public and nonprofit healthcare organizations.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills in healthcare informatics.
Calendar
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Tuition & Aid
UIS is the most affordable option to earning your University of Illinois degree. Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect.
Tuition Estimates
Online
$13,350*
*These numbers represent an estimate of the in-state tuition cost for this program and do not include fees. To get an estimate of the full cost of attendance check out the cost of attendance page and/or use the tuition calculator.
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Admissions
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Review admission requirements
No specific admission requirements are listed at this time. Please contact the Office of Admission for more information.
International students, will you need an F-1 student visa to study on campus at UIS? Please review the International Applicants site for additional information.
Complete your application
An email address is required to create an account. To submit a paper application, visit the Resources & Forms page. Find more information about what type of student you are on the Student Types page. Applying for an online program is the same procedure as applying for an on-campus program.
Send your official transcripts
Email your official or certified academic records/transcripts to incomingtranscripts@uis.edu or through any of the major transcript platforms. Photocopies will not be accepted.
Submit required statements/writing sample
If you are a first-year student, a statement of 250-650 words is required for admission. We want to hear about your professional aspirations, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific academic program. You can upload the required documents on your application status page.
Pay your application fee
You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.
Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
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Courses & Catalog Information
At the University of Illinois Springfield, you'll find a wide range of courses tailored to your interests and career goals. Explore your program details and get all the essential information you need to plan your future.
Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visu
Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.
Median Annual Wage
$66,810
Wage Range
$49,420 – $102,510
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
Median Annual Wage
$105,870
Wage Range
$76,280 – $167,770
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Post-master’s certificate
Nursing Assistants
Bright OutlookProvide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting,
Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.
Median Annual Wage
$42,260
Wage Range
$33,940 – $51,980
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, Post-secondary certificate, Some college, no degree
Orderlies
Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May maintain stocks of supplies or clean and transport equipment. Psychiatric orderl
Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May maintain stocks of supplies or clean and transport equipment. Psychiatric orderlies are included in Psychiatric Aides.
Median Annual Wage
$38,290
Wage Range
$32,240 – $50,600
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, Less than high school diploma, Post-secondary certificate
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
All community and social service specialists not listed separately.
Religious Workers, All Other
All religious workers not listed separately.
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