Medical Informatics
A program that focuses on the application of computer science and software engineering to medical research and clinical information technology support, and the development of advanced imaging, database, and decision systems. Includes instruction in computer science, health information systems architecture, medical knowledge structures, medical language and image processing, quantitative medical decision modeling, imaging techniques, electronic medical records, medical research systems, clinical decision support, and informatics aspects of specific research and practice problems.
- Schools offering
- 40
- Annual completions
- 202
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $71k
About this major
A program that focuses on the application of computer science and software engineering to medical research and clinical information technology support, and the development of advanced imaging, database, and decision systems. Includes instruction in computer science, health information systems architecture, medical knowledge structures, medical language and image processing, quantitative medical decision modeling, imaging techniques, electronic medical records, medical research systems, clinical decision support, and informatics aspects of specific research and practice problems.
Examples of specialized tracks: Biomedical Informatics, Health Informatics, Dental Informatics, Nursing Informatics.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer occupations, all other | $109k | +8.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Postsecondary teachers, all other | $78k | +1.8% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Health information technologists and medical registrars | $67k | +14.7% | Associate's degree |
| Computer and information research scientists | $141k | +19.7% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$71k
Top colleges for Medical Informatics
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA | 0 | 37 | 37 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | Spartanburg, SC | 0 | 23 | 23 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Texas Woman's University | Denton, TX | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Indiana, PA | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| University of Southern Indiana | Evansville, IN | 0 | 6 | 6 |
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