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#1 #1 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 175 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,057
#2 #2 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Annually, Tennessee Technological University awards about 152 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,196
#3 #3 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,510–1,580 Median Starting Salary $51,666
#4 #4 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 443 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,399
#5 #5 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. University of New England Biddeford, ME At the University of New England, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biomedical Sciences, General, and Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $65,023
#6 #6 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV At Marshall University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Marshall University grants 172 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,505
#7 #7 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 150 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Median Starting Salary $60,619
#8 #8 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. University of Scranton Scranton, PA At the University of Scranton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Accounting. In fact, the University of Scranton awards 78 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,330 Median Starting Salary $66,439
#9 #9 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Villanova University Villanova, PA At Villanova University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Villanova University grants 214 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,410–1,510 Median Starting Salary $64,153
#10 #10 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1212 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,771
#11 #11 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Dakota State University Madison, SD Every year, Dakota State University grants around 82 degrees to students studying Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,320 Median Starting Salary $58,144
#12 #12 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,795
#13 #13 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Drexel University awards 381 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $56,262
#14 #14 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 883 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $61,722
#15 #15 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,259
#16 #16 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN At The College of Saint Scholastica, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Social Work. In fact, The College of Saint Scholastica grants 281 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,417
#17 #17 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA At Georgia Southwestern State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting. In fact, Georgia Southwestern State University awards 51 degrees annually to Elementary Education and Teaching majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $57,915
#18 #18 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Columbus State University Columbus, GA At Columbus State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–1,090 Median Starting Salary $57,877
#19 #19 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 972 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,624
#20 #20 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 325 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,454
#21 #21 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 593 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $60,118
#22 #22 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH At Case Western Reserve University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $60,077
#23 #23 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $62,271
#24 #24 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Each year, Georgia State University grants about 543 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $54,856
#25 #25 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 70 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,150–1,380 Median Starting Salary $57,806
#26 #26 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 7779 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#27 #27 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Each year, Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia awards around 108 degrees to those studying Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,360 Median Starting Salary $66,707
#28 #28 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI At Grand Valley State University, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Grand Valley State University awards 278 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,895
#29 #29 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 555 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#30 #30 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,150–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,352
#31 #31 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 455 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#32 #32 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 613 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,987
#33 #33 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 344 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,459
#34 #34 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. National University San Diego, CA At National University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, National University grants 262 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 750–1,170 Median Starting Salary $57,233
#35 #35 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR At Oregon Health & Science University, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,241
#36 #36 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the three most popular college majors students study are Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,199
#37 #37 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD At the University of Maryland- Baltimore, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,206
#38 #38 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S. University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE At the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,163
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About 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.

Of the 194 Medical Informatics degrees granted each year at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level, men make up 29% percent and women make up 71% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Michigan has more students being granted a degree in Medical Informatics than any other state in the US? In fact, Michigan granted 42 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Medical Informatics is $38,300.

Popularity of Medical Informatics Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying careers for Medical Informatics majors include Computer and Information Research Scientists, Computer Occupations, All Other and Postsecondary Teachers, All Other. But, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Medical Informatics can prepare you for are Computer Occupations, All Other, Postsecondary Teachers, All Other and Computer and Information Research Scientists.

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Most In-Demand Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students

194

Female Students

137 (70%)

Male Students

57 (29%)

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#1 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

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#2 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

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$56,196

#3 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

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#4 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

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$56,399

#5 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

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$65,023

#6 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

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960–1,170

$58,505

#7 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

78%

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1,270–1,430

$60,619

#8 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

81%

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$66,439

#9 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

27%

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1,410–1,510

$64,153

#10 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

85%

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1,110–1,310

$59,771

#11 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

88%

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$58,144

#12 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

80%

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$56,795

#13 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

79%

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1,250–1,440

$56,262

#14 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

78%

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$61,722

#15 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

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$55,259

#16 Best College for Medical Informatics in the U.S.

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