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Bachelor of Science Health Informatics and Information Management

Are you interested in healthcare yet more drawn to business, technology and data than direct patient care? St. Scholastica’s Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) prepares you to improve healthcare systems through information and analysis.

Advancing Health Informatics and Information Management Since 1935

When St. Scholastica launched the nation’s first bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM) in 1935, the field was known as medical records. As healthcare technology and health informatics have advanced, St. Scholastica has remained a leader — offering the first bachelor’s distance program in 1981 and the first online AHIMA-approved master’s degree in Health Information Management in the field (2001). Today, our CAHIIM-accredited Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) programs continue to prepare students to lead in a rapidly evolving healthcare industry.

Flexible Path in Health Information Management and Health Informatics (HIIM)

The Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) major and minor at St. Scholastica are offered through face-to-face classes on our Duluth campus or in a 100% online format. Our flexible online HIIM degree option is designed to minimize time away from work and family while allowing you to collaborate closely with distinguished faculty and classmates in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), our HIIM programs prepare you to manage, analyze and protect healthcare data across a range of professional settings. Whether you are pursuing a major or adding a minor, a Health Informatics and Information Management degree from St. Scholastica equips you with the skills and credentials to succeed in today’s evolving healthcare industry.

Fast Facts

At St. Scholastica, the Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) program offers flexibility and support for students at every stage of their academic and professional journey. Whether you are new to health informatics or building on prior experience, our HIIM program is designed to help you reach your goals.

  • Study on campus in Duluth or online from anywhere
  • Full-time and part-time enrollment options
  • CAHIIM-accredited program
  • Eligibility to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential
  • Seamless transfer options for RHIT-credentialed professionals and graduates of CAHIIM-accredited associate degree programs
  • Credit for prior learning through professional certifications, experience and challenge exams

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The welcoming atmosphere for online students, the support from HIIM professors and the career preparation gave me the confidence to succeed.

Guzel Mardeeva, RHIT, CCS

Degree Details

Tuition

St. Scholastica understands that financial aid directly impacts student success — increasing the overall value of a college degree. We are committed to making a St. Scholastica education affordable for you. Learn more about our tuition, scholarships, grants and other financial aid!

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Fees

Program fee per semester: $75

Program Overview

Program Outcomes

The reporting period for these outcomes is Aug. 1, 2023-July 31, 2024.

  • 92% retention rate overall for BS in HIIM students
  • 90% of BS in HIIM graduates were employed full-time within 1 year of graduation*
  • 100% of employers responding to the BS in HIIM program employer survey stated they would consider hiring a St. Scholastica graduate in the future
  • 100% of professional practice experience mentors feel graduates will meet employer expectations
  • 100% of those who applied to graduate school were accepted

*For the graduate data, inquiries are sent via a graduate survey and/or LinkedIn to all graduates 1 year after a student confers their degree. During the reporting period, there were 14 graduates contacted; 10 of which responded. Of those, 9 were employed full-time within one year of graduation.

Curriculum

Visit our Catalog to view the program, course and degree requirements, and learning outcomes. Be sure to create your course plan in consultation with your advisor.

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Experiential Learning

Professional practice experience opportunities

  • Students in the HIIM program participate in professional practice opportunities — taking them out of the classroom and into the healthcare workforce
  • The College coordinates Professional Practice Experiences for students based on the student’s preferences related to setting and geographic location
  • St. Scholastica students are connected to dozens of possible clinical sites. Students have completed Professional Practice Experiences in such locations as Seattle, Honolulu, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Tampa, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco in addition to Minnesota hospitals.

Career Outlook

Through a flexible format and a focus on real-world application, the Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) program prepares you for leadership roles in health information management and health informatics across a variety of healthcare settings.

Examples of jobs in the HIIM industry are director of revenue services, data analyst, quality partner, privacy and security coordinator, clinical informatics analyst and physician educator.

Additionally, the healthcare industry is booming and the use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) software nationwide has increased the need for qualified HIM professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 29% growth rate over the next decade for HIM and related careers.

Whether you want to work in coding and revenue cycle, informatics, data analytics or information governance the national professional organization AHIMA has a pathway designed for you. Salary varies by geography and title, but those with the most credentials tend to earn higher wages.

Accreditation

CAHIIM Accredited Program logoThe Health Informatics and Information Management accreditor of The College of St. Scholastica is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the baccalaureate degree in Health Informatics and Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2033. 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.

Future Education Model

The Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management program at The College of Saint Scholastica has been selected as a Future Education Model demonstration program by The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Health Information Management (CAHIIM). It is one of a select group of programs acting as early adopters of the latest enhanced curriculum requirements and accreditation standards. As an early adopter, the program will showcase innovative approaches to HIM education; promote experiential learning through student engagement in project work and authentic, real-life experiences; and continue to enhance the program to support student success.

Admission Information

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Application Deadlines

On-campus Undergraduate Programs

St. Scholastica accepts applications for fall semester through the end of August. The application is free and deposits for admission are fully refundable until May 1.

Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs

Most of our hybrid and 100% online programs operate on a rolling admission basis – allowing you to apply anytime. Once your application and other necessary documents are received, we will forward them to the appropriate department for review.

Eligibility

New Student
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 for entrance into the college
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 for entrance into the program

Note: Meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission.

Returning Students

A returning student is a student who was admitted and enrolled in a program at St. Scholastica but has been absent from the program for at least three continuous semesters, including summer. To return to the same program at St. Scholastica, a returning student must be in good academic standing and must apply for readmission to the College.

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