Clinical Informatics
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
🇺🇸 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs) · Fall (Aug/Sep)
MS in Health Informatics in the USA
Health Informatics combines healthcare, data and IT: electronic health records, clinical data, health analytics and digital health systems. Here is how studying it in the USA works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 2 universities compared
- From ₹79 lakh – ₹91 lakh
- Intakes: Fall (Aug/Sep)
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MS in Health Informatics in the USA: what does it cost and is it worth it?
An MS in Health Informatics in the USA usually takes 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs). On our list, 2 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹79 lakh – ₹91 lakh (UAB) to ₹85 lakh – ₹1 crore (IU Indianapolis). After graduating: STEM-designated at some universities; otherwise 12 months of OPT.
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MS in Health Informatics in the USA at a glance
- Duration
- 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs)
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ $25,000 – $65,000 per year
- Living costs
- ≈ $12,000 – $22,000 per year depending on city
- Typical budget
- ₹40–90 lakh for a 2-year MS
- Intakes
- Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
- OPT / STEM
- STEM-designated at some universities; otherwise 12 months of OPT
Overview
Why study Health Informatics in the USA?
Health Informatics combines healthcare, data and IT: electronic health records, clinical data, health analytics and digital health systems.
USA offers largest choice of universities and specialisations, STEM OPT gives up to 3 years of work experience after an eligible degree and research assistantships and teaching assistantships at many universities.
Universities
Universities for Health Informatics in the USA
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Specialisations
Popular Health Informatics specialisations
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Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing
- Bachelor's: B.Tech/B.Sc in CS or IT
- Bachelor's: Life-science graduates with data skills
- Prerequisite: Statistics
- Prerequisite: Basic programming or database skills
- English: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
Careers
Careers after Health Informatics in the USA
FAQs
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. USA offers largest choice of universities and specialisations. Typical roles afterwards include Health Data Analyst, Clinical Informatics Specialist and EHR Analyst.
On our list: UAB and IU Indianapolis.
From ₹79 lakh – ₹91 lakh at UAB up to ₹85 lakh – ₹1 crore, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, b.Tech/B.Sc in CS or IT and life-science graduates with data skills, with statistics and basic programming or database skills, plus IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university).
STEM-designated at some universities; otherwise 12 months of OPT. During your studies: up to 20 hours/week on campus during semesters.
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