Health Information Technology, MS

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Starting Fall 2025, this program will be fully online.

You’ll study a unique blend of computer and medical sciences in our Master of Science in health information technology program at ��-Dearborn. It’s designed for professionals in either health or information technology who want to develop the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and manage IT resources in health care organizations.

Our program emphasizes data management, financial systems, and information security as well as treatment progress, patient management, and outcome measurement.

Where a Health Information Technology Degree Will Take You

Starting Fall 2025, this program will be fully online.

Upon completion of the program, you’ll be qualified for mid-level positions in hospital information technology departments, community health care clinics’ medical records departments, public health agencies, health departments at all levels of government, and research departments for medical schools. Career opportunities are vast and growing in roles such as health care integration engineer, health care systems analyst, and clinical IT consultant.

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Medical and Health Services Managers

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Computer Systems Analysts

Information Security Analysts

$66,990 Median Salary

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Employment of health information technologists and medical registrars is projected to grow 16 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 3,200 openings for health information technologists and medical registrars are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$110,680 Median Salary

Medical and Health Services Managers

Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 29 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 61,400 openings for medical and health services managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$169,510 Median Salary

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 17 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 54,700 openings for computer and information systems managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$103,800 Median Salary

Computer Systems Analysts

Employment of computer systems analysts is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 37,300 openings for computer systems analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$120,360 Median Salary

Information Security Analysts

Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 33 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 17,300 openings for information security analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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This program admits for the Fall term only and operates on a strict deadline. All application and materials must be submitted by March 15 for consideration. Please plan ahead to meet all deadlines and optimize your chances of acceptance.

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The MS in Health Information Technology prepares students to improve quality and coverage in healthcare by lowering costs, helping to maximize efficiency and putting a stop to avoidable medical mistakes.

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