Bachelor of Science Health Informatics

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/21/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 10/20/2026

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

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Program Contact Info

1 University Parkway
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
Next Re-Certification Date: 10/20/2026

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

View WIOA-approved programs

Program Contact Info

1 University Parkway
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