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Health Informatics (HI) and Health Information Management (HIM) are two of the most dynamic fields in health care today. Health Informatics and Health Information Management professionals ensure the quality, integrity, availability, and security of health information needed for clinical decisions. Health information professionals are uniquely positioned to improve health care access, population health outcomes, and advance in digital health careers.

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Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Health Information Management

Designed For
Students and early-career professionals interested in exploring the field at the intersection of health sciences, business, and information technology

The Bachelor’s program is open to international applicants on F-1 or J-1 visas, provided they meet all admissions requirements.

Format
In-person with hybrid components

When Classes Meet

  • Two evenings per week
  • UW campus in Seattle 

Duration
2 years (6 quarters)

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Master of Health Informatics and Health Information Management

Designed For
Mid-career professionals who want to step into digital health leadership roles

International applicants on F1 or J1 visa status are not eligible for the Master of HIHIM program.

Format
Hybrid with online components

When Classes Meet

  • One Thursday, Friday, Saturday a month
  • Three Thursday evening online webinars a month

Duration
18 months

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A Future Worth the Investment

Earning Potential

Health Informatics was recently placed on a list of the six highest-paying master’s degrees to pursue in 2025 by Forbes.com.

According to the article, this degree “can lead to a role as clinical informatics manager which pays as much as $130,000 annually.”

16%

Projected annual job growth of HIHIM professionals between 2023 to 2033 (source: bls.gov)

HIMSS Academic Organizational Affiliate

Accreditation

CAHIM Accredited Program

Both of the HIHIM programs at University of Washington are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

CEPH Accredited Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

As part of the University of Washington’s School of Public Health, both Health Informatics and Health Information Management programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

“The leadership training has helped me across the board. It really opened my mind to solving problems in a better way, to use the human aspect of things to solve problems versus trying to find a binary answer.”

Andrew Marimon-Cabamalan
Quality Improvement Advisor, Purdue University
Master of Health Informatics and Health Information Management Graduate

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