Health Informatics Specialists
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
What a Health Informatics Specialists does
Design and manage healthcare information systems that store, protect, and analyze patient data to improve medical care and outcomes. They combine healthcare knowledge with IT expertise to ensure systems meet regulatory requirements and support clinical decision-making.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Software Developers — $135,980/yr
- Computer User Support Specialists — $61,860/yr
- Computer Systems Analysts — $105,850/yr
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects — $116,580/yr
- Web Administrators — $116,580/yr
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