This program prepares students with technical knowledge and organizational management skills to improve access to health data, with special emphasis on electronic health records (EHRs), and thus contribute to the enhancement of healthcare delivery across the world.
| Expertise | Holistic | Accredited |
| Study under professionals who’ve impacted the industry through their own work. | Our curriculum prepares you to understand care delivery from a global perspective. | A program based on the knowledge domains and standards established by CAHIIM. |
I absolutely love the MS in Health Informatics program I’m in because it challenges me to explore new ideas and push my boundaries. NEC, with its vibrant community and innovative approach to learning, provides the perfect environment for growth and discovery. It’s not just a place of education; it’s a community that fosters passion and creativity. Grateful to be part of such an inspiring journey at NEC!”
Rebecca Devathala (right) Class of 2025
Completion of an MS in Health Informatics program can give you the knowledge and skills needed to be a leader in an evolving field that intertwines healthcare and technology. Your acumen can help healthcare facilities streamline their care delivery strategies with greater efficiency, which can increase the potential for improved patient outcomes.
Students in NEC’s MS in Health Informatics program will learn to:
As technology continues to shape the healthcare field, the opportunities for those with a health informatics MS degree will increase. The diversity of jobs within health informatics can also allow you to potentially pursue roles that ideally tie into elements of healthcare that you find particularly interesting.
| Clinical Informatics Specialist
$84,060* |
Nursing Informatics Specialist
$91,280* |
Health IT Project Manager
$100,980* |
| *Salary data from Payscale as of 2024 | ||
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Program Director, Computer Information Systems
Office: John Lyons Building
Phone: 603.428.2935
Email: rmitchell1@nec.edu
Educational Background
Master’s degree, Harvard University
Bio
Rick Mitchell has many years of experience working in information technology, as a systems designer, project manager, and educator. For many years, he was the president of Programmers Studio, a consulting firm that provided programming and analysis services throughout New England. He worked as a senior project manager at Fidelity Investments and later as a Vice President of Systems Development at the Boston Company.
Full-time students typically complete NEC’s Health Informatics MS program in as little as 18 months.
NEC’s MS in Health Information program requires completion of 36 credits, as follows:
Health Informatics Core Requirements (24 credits)
Electives (12 credits)
Earning an MS degree in Health Informatics prepares you to enter a growing area of healthcare. The knowledge and skills cultivated by the degree make it possible to bridge the gap between care delivery and technological advancement. This can help improve healthcare outcomes and increase efficiencies at a high level.
You can enroll in NEC’s Health Informatics MS program by applying directly on the university website. NEC doesn’t charge an application fee, and it doesn’t require standardized test scores.
Health informatics is changing the direction of healthcare toward an increasingly positive future. See how NEC can get you ready to be a leader in that vital change.
