Program Overview

Introduction to the Health Informatics Program

The Health Informatics program at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) is designed to educate healthcare professionals in the development of data- and technology-driven informatics solutions to improve patient care. The program is led by expert faculty who are thought leaders and innovators in the field.

Program Overview

The Health Informatics program offers a Master of Science degree or certificates, with the option to complete an internship or capstone project during the final term. The program is available in both on-campus and online formats.

Program Format

• On-campus: Courses are offered on Oaklands campus.
• Online: The program is 100% online.

Program Duration

• Full-time: 12-16 months (3-4 terms, including 1 summer term)
• Part-time: 2 years (6 terms, including 2 summer terms)

Program Commitment and Credits

• Commitment: Full-time or Part-time
• Credits: 36

Application and Admission

Application Start Terms

• On-Campus: Fall start (August)
• Online: Fall start (August), Spring start (January), Summer start (May)

Application Opens

• On-campus: Fall 2026: September 15, 2025
• Online: The application is open year-round with three available start dates.
  • Summer 2026: August 15, 2025
  • Fall 2026: September 15, 2025
  • Spring 2027: March 1, 2026

Application Closes

• On-Campus - International Student (F-1): May 1, 2026
• On-Campus - Domestic Student: August 1, 2026
• Online - Summer 2026 Start: April 20, 2026
• Online - Fall 2026 Start: August 15, 2026

Accreditation

The Health Informatics program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Program Outcomes

• Average time to degree completion: 16-24 months (depending on full-time or part-time enrollment status)
• Percent employed post-program completion: 94.3% employed post-graduation
• Program graduation rate: 98.7%
• Retention Rate: 91.9%
• Student Satisfaction: Based on an optional Student Satisfaction Survey, 95.2% of respondents would recommend the MSHI program to others.

Estimated Program Costs

The estimated program costs can be found on the university's website.

Pitt2Pitt Scholarship

The Pitt2Pitt scholarship is available to graduating University of Pittsburgh seniors or alumni who are completing a Pitt masters or doctoral degree program. This program is a participating program, and there is no application process for the Pitt2Pitt Scholarship.

Student Resources

• Advising Center
• Student Organizations
• Commencement
• Safety
• Pitt Commons

Interprofessional Opportunities

Interprofessional opportunities are available for students in the Health Informatics program.

Directory

A directory of faculty and staff is available on the university's website.

Research

Research areas in the Health Informatics program include health data analytics, health information cybersecurity, leadership in health informatics, and revenue cycle management.

Related Programs

• Health Informatics (BS)
• Other related programs are available on the university's website.