Master of Health Information Management Online
Move beyond clinical practice or choose a new career path. This respected master’s program prepares healthcare and non-healthcare professionals for in-demand leadership roles in a high-growth sector.
Program Overview
Discover what the online master’s degree in health information management can do for you
Learn how to leverage technology to create efficiencies in healthcare delivery and position yourself as a strategic leader in a rapidly growing field. Earn your affordable Master of Health Information Management 100% online and become qualified for senior-level positions in a wide range of on-site and remote healthcare settings.
Develop highly valued skills in areas such as data analytics, informatics, and health information technology and increase your business acumen in finance and compliance. This nationally recognized MHIM prepares you for in-demand roles including director of information and data analytics, information governance officer, and health information manager. Clinical experience is not required. Complete the program online quickly and be prepared to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam.
As a student in this health information management master’s online program, you will learn how to:
- Capture, share, and manage patient electronic health information
- Focus on records management, protection, and security
- Use healthcare enterprise planning techniques and various models for managing revenue cycles
- Evaluate and create health information data management systems and policies compliance programs
- Capture, share, and manage patient electronic health information
- Focus on records management, protection, and security
- Use healthcare enterprise planning techniques and various models for managing revenue cycles
- Evaluate and create health information data management systems and policies compliance programs
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Accreditation
The health information management accreditor of Texas State University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The university's accreditation for the Master of Health Information Management (MHIM) degree has been affirmed through October 2028. All inquiries about program 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 [email protected].
Tuition
Our affordable tuition is easy on your budget
Tuition for the MHIM online degree program is affordable and paid by the course, so you can achieve your academic goals while remaining within your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHIM | $502 | $1,506 | $18,072* |
*Students in Accelerated Online Programs are not eligible for payment plans or emergency loans. Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative or Board of Regents action; changes become effective on the date of enactment. BookSmart fees are automatically added each semester but are not included in program costs; students may opt out by the start of each term. Registrations after the tuition deadline require full payment at registration. Cost of Attendance details are available through TXST One Stop.
Tuition breakdown
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Calendar
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The Texas State master’s in health information management program is delivered in a convenient online learning format that offers maximum flexibility for working adults like you.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 2026 | 10/8/26 | 9/24/26 | 10/1/26 | 10/8/26 | 10/1/26 | 12/10/26 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 1 2027 | 1/19/27 | 1/4/27 | 1/11/27 | 1/19/27 | 1/14/27 | 3/8/27 | 8 Weeks |
| Spring 2 2027 | 3/9/27 | 2/23/27 | 3/2/27 | 3/9/27 | 3/4/24 | 5/12/27 | 8 Weeks |
| Summer 1 2027 | 6/1/27 | 5/17/27 | 5/24/27 | 6/1/27 | 5/27/27 | 7/19/27 | 8 Weeks |
| Summer 1 2027 | 6/1/27 | 5/17/27 | 5/24/27 | 6/1/27 | 5/27/27 | 7/2/27 | 5 Weeks |
| Summer 2 2027 | 7/5/27 | 6/21/27 | 6/28/27 | 7/5/27 | 7/1/27 | 8/5/27 | 5 Weeks |
| Fall 1 2027 | 8/25/27 | 8/11/27 | 8/18/27 | 8/25/27 | 8/19/27 | 10/13/27 | 8 Weeks |
| Fall 2 2027 | 10/18/27 | 10/4/27 | 10/11/27 | 10/18/27 | 10/14/27 | 12/16/26 | 8 Weeks |
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Admissions
What you need for admission to the online health information management master’s program
Apply to the online MHIM program quickly and easily with our streamlined admission process. Review the admission requirements below and take the next step toward your professional goals.
To be eligible to earn your Master of Health Information Management online from Texas State University, you must have the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable application fee of $55 ($90 for international*)
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
- Minimum 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
- Completed background courses in: statistics, introduction to microcomputer applications, pathophysiology and pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology
- Students who lack one or more prerequisite courses may be admitted conditionally and assigned additional coursework as needed to satisfy all prerequisite requirements.
- GRE not required
- Completed background courses in: statistics, introduction to microcomputer applications, pathophysiology and pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology
- Resume/CV
- Statement of purpose indicating the student’s ability and interest in completing the degree program
- Three letters of recommendation from professionals or academics competent to assess the student’s interest in pursuing a career or advancing in the field of study
- Official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of
- 19 listening
- 19 reading
- 19 speaking
- 18 writing
- Official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
- Official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
- Official Duolingo scores required with a 110 overall
- Official TOEFL Essentials scores required with an 8.5 overall
For applicants without a U.S. bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)**:
You must submit an approved English proficiency exam score that meets the minimum program requirements.
**Exemption: Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a country on our exempt countries list are not required to submit an English proficiency exam score.
Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to:
TXST One Stop
Texas State University – Graduate Admissions
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
*Texas State defines an on-campus international student as anyone with a nonimmigrant visa status, including H-1B visa holders, or those seeking a visa to enroll. If you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, you will be classified as an international applicant.
An online international student is someone who holds citizenship in another country, is not a U.S. permanent resident, and resides outside the U.S. while enrolling in an online program.
Students who are not on a visa but are graduating from a Texas high school after three years in residence are considered domestic applicants.
If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, you are considered a domestic applicant.
Admission Requirements
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- No GMAT/GRE required
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
Courses
Preview your online health information management master’s courses
To graduate with your health information management master’s degree, you must complete 36 credit hours, including 27 credit hours of core courses and nine credit hours of electives.
This course does not earn graduate degree credit and is excluded from the Graduate GPA. Foundation courses should be taken at the start of your studies. Students should consult their advisor around course sequencing and program progression.
The list of electives provided is not exhaustive and is subject to change. New courses may be added as additional programs launch or as student demand increases. Students are advised to work with an academic advisor to select and schedule their elective courses according to their degree plan and availability.
HIM 5397: HIM Directed Practicum is an elective and is taken by MHIM students who choose to be placed in an experiential learning opportunity, like an internship. Please note that the duration and location vary widely based on student needs. Some placements may be a fully online opportunity while others require reporting on-site at a facility or business. The program will do their best to address student preferences.
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