Health Informatics Degree

The health informatics degree program at National University teaches students how to apply computer sciences and software engineering in the medical research field and clinical information technology field. Students who graduate the health informatics degree program will have an understanding of the development of advanced imaging, database, and decision systems. Courses include computer science, health information systems architecture, medical knowledge structures, medical language and image processing, quantitative medical decision modeling, imaging techniques, and electronic medical records. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer health informatics degrees.

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National University

5900 Doyle Street, Emeryville, CA

National University is a nonprofit private institution located in La Jolla, California and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. National University has a yearly student enrollment of around 16,000.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Public Administration And Social Services

The school has an open enrollment policy, accepting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and personal statements may be required for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found at nu.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $13,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students Enrolled in the Health Informatics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. National University offers a master's degree program in health informatics.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Description

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Software Developers, Applications

Description

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

Database Architects

Description

Design strategies for enterprise database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security. Design and construct large relational databases. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).