Bachelor of Science Health Informatics
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/21/2024
Program Description
Technology is revolutionizing the field of healthcare through methods that personalized healthcare experiences. Professionals in health informatics have a critical role in the healthcare field, overseeing the management, processing, dispersal, storage, and security of patient data and information. Governors States Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics (BSHI) and Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) equip students with a foundational knowledge in both healthcare and information technology, while also emphasizing organizational and leadership skills.
Reach your career goals.
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 earned a median salary of $142,530 in 2018, 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.
For further information regarding possible career paths, please view the AHIMA Career Map for Health Informatics Graduates: https://my.ahima.org/careermap.
To learn more about how to apply, requirements for graduation, and job outlook, please refer to our BSHI fact sheet.
Established in 2019
CIP: 51-2706 Medical Informatics.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Governors State University
Program Contact Info
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 235-3983
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151299 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
Bachelors Degree, Employment, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
64 Weeks ( 1000.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
Tuition | $18,780.00 |
Books | $4,500.00 |
Fees | $9,480.00 |
Total Cost | $32,760.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - must have 60 transferable credit hours
- Associate Degree
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Bachelor of Science Health Informatics
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/21/2024
Program Description
Technology is revolutionizing the field of healthcare through methods that personalized healthcare experiences. Professionals in health informatics have a critical role in the healthcare field, overseeing the management, processing, dispersal, storage, and security of patient data and information. Governors States Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics (BSHI) and Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) equip students with a foundational knowledge in both healthcare and information technology, while also emphasizing organizational and leadership skills.
Reach your career goals.
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 earned a median salary of $142,530 in 2018, 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.
For further information regarding possible career paths, please view the AHIMA Career Map for Health Informatics Graduates: https://my.ahima.org/careermap.
To learn more about how to apply, requirements for graduation, and job outlook, please refer to our BSHI fact sheet.
Established in 2019
CIP: 51-2706 Medical Informatics.
Provider Information
Governors State University
Program Contact Info
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 235-3983
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151299 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
Bachelors Degree, Employment, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
64 Weeks ( 1000.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
Tuition | $18,780.00 |
Books | $4,500.00 |
Fees | $9,480.00 |
Total Cost | $32,760.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - must have 60 transferable credit hours
- Associate Degree
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction