Earn an informatics degree online
Build your expertise to face real-world health challenges with a degree in health care or nursing informatics from Capella. You’ll gain the skills necessary to help organizations use technology to improve their overall quality of health care. Our FlexPath learning format allows you to move at your own speed and control your schedule while earning a degree.
Earn an informatics degree online
Build your expertise to face real-world health challenges with a degree in health care or nursing informatics from Capella. You’ll gain the skills necessary to help organizations use technology to improve their overall quality of health care. Our FlexPath learning format allows you to move at your own speed and control your schedule while earning a degree.
With FlexPath, you can earn your MHA in 14 months and under $14,000 or your MSN in 14 months and under $15,000.
Based on fastest 25 percent of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply.
Informatics programs
No GMAT or GRE required.
Choose your area of study
Health Administration
This program includes 100% online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- BS in Health Care Administration, Leadership*†
- BS in Health Care Administration, Health Information Management*†
*FlexPath available
†AMP=Accelerated Master’s Pathway
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Sample courses
- Strategic Healthcare Planning
- Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement
- Introduction to Health Information Systems
- Healthcare Law and Policy
Nursing
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Care Coordination*
- Nursing Education*
- Nursing Informatics*
- Nursing Leadership and Administration*
- RN-to-MSN Care Coordination*
- RN-to-MSN Nursing Education*
- RN-to-MSN Nursing Informatics*
- RN-to-MSN Nursing Leadership and Administration*
*FlexPath available
*FlexPath available
†AMP=Accelerated Master’s Pathway
Accreditations & recognitions
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Capella University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)
4 reasons to choose FlexPath
1. Self-paced
Set your own deadlines and move at your own pace, so you can live your life while earning your degree.
2. Control your cost
Pay per 12-week billing session rather than per credit, so the faster you move, the more you save.
3. Ultimate flexibility
Take classes at your own speed, moving on to the next course whenever you're ready. The faster you move, the more you save.
4. Personalized support
An experienced coach will help you create a custom plan to stay on track and reach your goals.
Capella Progress Reward scholarships are for eligible new or returning students in select degree programs, including scholarships up to $15K for a BS in Health Care Administration or up to $2.5K for an MHA. The best part is, they aren’t need-based and never have to be repaid. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
“I’ve always wanted to be a nurse but the computer aspect of the field has always fascinated me. I like learning new systems and am always looking for ways to improve them! Right now, most hospitals are requiring a BSN or higher, so I thought I’d go for my MSN and stay ahead of the curve.”
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