Health Informatics

Advance Your Career with a Focus on Health

The 100% online Master of Science in Informatics program at San José State University offers a career pathway that focuses on Health (including Telehealth). This executive-style program provides the skills you need to leverage data and technology to provide more efficient and patient-centered healthcare services.

Learn more about the MS in Informatics program. Sign up to attend an online information session or watch a recording of a past session.

You’ll build a solid foundation in general informatics skills, such as project management, human-centered design, and big data management—with a specific focus on important health topics, including:

• Health Informatics
• Epidemiological Methods
• Health Data and Analytics
• Health Records
• Security and Privacy

The MS in Informatics program is conducted 100% online and is designed for the working professional. The typical time to degree is 18 to 24 months.

Salaries and Job Outlook

Informatics jobs are on the rise—especially in medical and healthcare fields, where informatics is being used to improve patient access to online medical information. The projected job percent growth in employment from 2020 to 2030 for medical and health services managers is 32%! It is also a lucrative career with six figure earning potential, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Learn more about a career in health informatics.

Apply for Admission

• No GRE or GMAT test required
• Online application
• Scholarships available
• Applications accepted for fall or spring starts

Please visit our How to Apply web page for admissions requirements, application deadlines, and the three-step application process.