Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Health Information Management
Complete your bachelor’s degree and transform health care with technology. Join an online information session to discover how an HIHIM degree can propel you into an in-demand, fast-growing job market.
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Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Health Information Management
Prepare for a Dynamic Career
2 Years / Seattle, WA
Technology is transforming health care, giving providers access to information that helps them deliver better and more cost-efficient care. The University of Washington Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Health Information Management (HIHIM) program provides students with the necessary skills to launch their careers in the dynamic fields of health informatics and health information management.
The major is delivered in an in-person format with hybrid format components, with students attending classes in the early evening on the Seattle campus for two days each week.
Application Dates
Application Opens
Early-Acceptance Deadline
General Deadline
Applicants Notified
Jan 1, 2025
Jan 30, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
Within 6 weeks of application deadline
Program Outcomes: 2021-2022
Graduation Rate: 98%
Employment Rate: 86% (within one year of graduation)
Student Satisfaction Rate: 100%
“Completing the RHIA certification made a big statement to my current employer. The greater Seattle area can be a competitive market, and many employers are looking to hire credentialed candidates.”
— Jennifer Phan
Health Information Management Specialist II
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Accreditation
The health informatics and health information management accreditor of the University of Washington is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The college’s accreditation for the master degree in health informatics and health information management has been reaffirmed through 2027. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601; by phone at 312-235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
