Master of Science in Health Informatics

Mission

The mission of the MS in Health Informatics is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills in health information technology that will enable them to enhance the health care delivery system, increasing the quality and affordability of healthcare. We have mapped our curriculum and we are following CAHIIM competencies.

Program Description

The Master of Science in Health Informatics degree program provides an interdisciplinary study of the design, development, adoption, and application of IT-based innovations in healthcare services, delivery, management, and planning. Marshall University’s Health Informatics program is the only of its kind in West Virginia. It’s ranked #14 Best Master’s in Health Informatics Degree Programs of 2025 and #1 in affordability.

Students enter the field of Health Informatics because it combines healthcare and technology; Health Informatics appeals to clinicians and technicians interested in the intersections of healthcare and technology. Further, Health Informatics is part of the burgeoning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field and qualifies as a STEM-designated degree program by the US Department of Homeland Security. In this way, the Health Informatics degree at Marshall is ideal for students wishing to work in value-based environments and is beneficial for international students trying to extend their OPT status. Students can work at Hospitals/clinics, information systems companies, government agencies, and insurance companies as data analytics, application developers, project managers, and chief information officers. Please have a look at the program’s brochure.

This degree program also participates in the Health Science and Technology Academy (HSTA) tuition waiver program for West Virginia students who were part of the HSTA program.

Accreditation

The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) has awarded a seven-year Continuing Accreditation (2025–2032) to the Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. This recognition confirms the program’s strong compliance with the CAHIIM 2022 Health Informatics Accreditation Standards, demonstrating Marshall’s ongoing dedication to excellence, innovation, and continuous quality improvement in health informatics education. The reaccreditation vote, held on May 22, 2025, highlights the commitment of the program’s faculty, students, and leadership in preparing future professionals who integrate healthcare, data analytics, and technology to improve patient outcomes and system efficiency.

The Master of Science in Health Informatics also falls under the Lewis College of Business’s AACSB International accreditation.

Health Informatics Contact Information

Dr. Marc Sollosy, Professor
Management and Health Care Administration
Marshall University
Lewis College of Business
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
Office: 237
Phone: 304-696-2614
Email: sollosy@marshall.edu

Kelly Sowards, MBA, MS, MA
Assistant Director of Graduate Programs
Graduate Student Advisor
SBUS 349
Phone: 304-696-3816
Email: kelly.sowards@marshall.edu

Growing Demand

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment for data scientists will grow 34% from 2024 to 2034. This is a “much faster than average” growth rate compared to all other occupations.

Reason for growth: The demand for data scientists is driven by the need to develop artificial intelligence (AI) models, conduct data analysis, and incorporate data-driven insights into business practices across various industries.

Industry ranking: In its analysis, the BLS ranked data scientists as the fourth fastest-growing occupation in the U.S. economy.

Median salary: The BLS reported the median annual wage for data scientists as $112,590 in May 2024.

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