by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 157 U.S. colleges awarded 3,674 degrees and certificates in Medical Informatics. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 93% of graduates. College Factual ranks 83 schools in its 2027 Best Medical Informatics Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $83,588 one year after completing, rising to $99,016 after four years.
A major in Medical Informatics involves the study of 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. Examples: [Biomedical Informatics], [Health Informatics], [Dental Informatics], [Nursing Informatics].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, medical informatics draws strong interest, with 3,674 degrees awarded annually. 157 colleges award medical informatics degrees, an average of 23 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 217.
By level, the 3,674 awards include 2 certificates, 38 associate degrees, 120 bachelor’s degrees, 3,415 master’s degrees and 99 doctorates.
Women earned 70% of medical informatics degrees and certificates in the latest year (2,556 of 3,674). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (844) and Black or African American (473), and international students earned 1,485.
College Factual ranks 83 schools in its 2027 Best Medical Informatics Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees, 5 for bachelor’s degrees, 72 for master’s degrees and 4 for doctorates. It also ranks medical informatics schools within 25 states. In all, 157 colleges offer medical informatics programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Medical Informatics Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common medical informatics credential is the master’s degree: 3,415 of the 3,674 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to medical informatics call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, English Language and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long a medical informatics degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 2 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 38 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 120 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 3,415 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 99 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to medical informatics, at 42.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 42.7% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 17.4% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 15.4% |
| Some college courses | 6.4% |
| Master’s degree | 5.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 5.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 2.1% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.1% |
| First professional degree | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
13 occupations are related to Medical Informatics, with an average median salary of $110,044; the strongest outlook belongs to Computer and Information Research Scientists, at 8.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Medical Records Analyst, Data Integrity Specialist, Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CDIS) and Applications Analyst.
The occupation related to medical informatics with the most projected jobs is Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars, at 2,200,733.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | 2,200,733 | -4.3% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 964,215 | -0.1% |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 576,059 | -1.9% |
| Information Security Engineers | 575,902 | -3.8% |
| Blockchain Engineers | 556,747 | 5.1% |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 543,383 | -3.4% |
| Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians | 530,023 | -1.9% |
| Web Administrators | 510,685 | 0.7% |
Medical Informatics graduates earn a median $83,588 one year after completing their program, $99,016 after four years and $93,260 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,588 |
| 4 years | $99,016 |
| 5 years | $93,260 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to medical informatics is Computer Occupations, All Other, with a median salary of $159,837.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $103,058 |
Medical Informatics has 2 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 88 degrees a year; the largest are Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator (83) and Medical Illustration and Informatics, Other (5). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator | 83 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics, Other | 5 |
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