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Transform Healthcare With Data

Harness the power of data to drive smarter decisions in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. USF Health offers flexible online programs designed for working professionals. Choose from a Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics with a concentration in Healthcare Analytics or a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Analytics. Learn to transform complex data into actionable insights that improve patient care, streamline operations, and shape the future of healthcare. With expert faculty and a fully online format, you can gain the analytical skills employers demand — on your schedule.

Choose the Path That Fits Your Goals

Whether you’re ready to earn a full master’s degree or prefer a shorter credential to build specialized expertise, USF Health offers flexible options designed to meet you where you are in your career journey.

Interested in broader applications of data and technology? Learn more about USF’s Health Informatics programs and discover another powerful way to shape the future of health.

MSHI Healthcare Analytics Concentration

The Healthcare Analytics concentration of the MS in Health Informatics prepares professionals to leverage data for improved healthcare outcomes, greater efficiency, and data-driven strategic decision-making.

  • Duration: Less than 2 years / 32 credits
  • Format: 8-week sessions
  • MSHI students may be able to sit for industry certifications*

Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Analytics

The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Analytics can provide the credentials and knowledge to equip experienced and busy professionals, who may not need a master’s degree, to enter the fast-growing career path of health analytics.

  • Duration: As few as 8 months / 12 credits
  • Ideal if you want credentialing without committing to full MS right away
  • Stackable into the MS degree program
*Students must meet all exam eligibility requirements outlined. These certifications may carry education and work experience requirements. Typically, having a graduate degree reduces the work experience requirements.

Learn to Turn Insight Into Action

Build the analytical mindset and technical expertise to transform complex healthcare information into clarity that drives smarter decisions. Through applied coursework and industry-aligned tools, you’ll learn to connect strategy, innovation, and compliance to improve outcomes across the healthcare system.

These programs will teach you:
  • How to shape the collection, management, analysis, reporting, and sharing of healthcare information using the analytics life cycle
  • Ways to build proficiency in data mining, preparation, visualization, descriptive statistics, predictive analytics, and tools such as SAS Studio, SAS Visual Analytics, and SAS Viya
  • Methods for applying analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, and organizational strategies that support data-driven decision-making
  • How to evaluate the functions, limitations, opportunities, and challenges of information technology within healthcare environments
  • Approaches for ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing patient information management

Designed for Professionals Ready to Turn Insight Into Impact

These programs are ideal for those who want to shape the future of healthcare through analytics, technology, and strategy. Whether you’re advancing from clinical practice or bringing a data background into healthcare, you’ll gain the skills to turn information into informed action.

Who should consider these programs:
  • Clinicians and health practitioners who want to lead the future of digital data use in healthcare
  • Professionals with analytics, IT, or engineering backgrounds looking to transition to a healthcare career
  • Clinical healthcare professionals seeking greater understanding of statistics, data mining, management, and reporting

Prepare for Opportunity in a Growing Field

Employment opportunities in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 23% through 2034, much faster than the average U.S. job growth rate of 8%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.**

USF Health’s graduate programs in Healthcare Analytics can help to complement your professional experience with new skills and knowledge in preparation for various positions in health IT, including:

  • Clinical Data Analyst
  • Human Factors Engineer
  • Clinical Systems Analyst
23%

Healthcare Analytics

Projected employment growth through 2034**

Median Salary**

$117,960

**U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024-2034 Edition, Medical and Health Services Managers on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm.
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***Source: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-medical-schools (Last Visited October, 2025)
Student Success

“Even though I already have a well-established career, I was drawn to get my master’s as an indication of my dedication and passion for this field. I believe it’s part of continuing education that is critical in both healthcare and information.”

Mike Gillin
MSHI Healthcare Analytics Graduate

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