The fields of healthcare and technology are two of the fastest-growing occupational categories in today's economy which makes pursuing an online master's in health informatics degree an excellent choice when considering a future career. Health informaticists come from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds. No matter their academic histories, though, professionals entering the field can benefit from an advanced degree. In this ranking, we explore the top 5 online master degree programs in health informatics. For more general information regarding online learning, visit our ranking of the top online colleges.
Featured Online Masters in Healthcare Informatics Degree Programs
Rating and Ranking MethodologyTuition Points:
Under $30,000—1 point
Under $25,000—2 points
Under $20,000—3 points
Under $15,000—4 points
Under $10,000—5 points
U.S. News & World Report's Ranking
Top 10—6 points
Top 50—5 points
Top 100—4 points
Top 150—3 points
Top 200—2 points
Top 250—1 point
Customization Options• Format Customizations (e.g. Hybrid/Online, Full-time/Part-Time, Accelerated, Degree Completion, etc.)—1 Point Per Customization Option• Content Customizations (e.g. Minors, Concentrations, Specializations, etc.)—1 Point Per Customization Option (5-point cap)
Wow Factor• 1 point awarded for each unique feature or program that "wowed" us
Ranking the Best Online Masters Programs in Health InformaticsTo apply the rating and ranking methodology above, our editors consulted College Navigator, U.S. News & World Report, and each program's website. When consulting U.S. News & World Report for national ranking information, we considered the ranking for the specific school or department the degree program is offered through (i.e. School of Medicine, Department of Information Technology, etc.) In cases where this information was unavailable, we used the school's general or online ranking, whichever was highest. Note that in cases of a tie, the more affordable school was awarded the higher ranking.
Featured Online Schools
This concludes our ranking of the Top 5 Online Master's in Health Informatics, thanks for checking it out!
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