Boston University

Master Degree in Health Informatics in Boston, MA

CAHIIM Initial Accreditation Campus Based, Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: Computer Science Department, MET, 1010 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 323, c/o Professor Guanglan Zhang, Boston, MA, 02215
State: Massachusetts (MA)
Degree level: Master Degree
Subject area: Health Informatics
Content delivery: Campus Based, Online
Program Director: Lou Chitkushev , PhD
Phone: (617) 353-6771
Email: ltc@bu.edu
Last accreditation date: 02/28/2017
Next review cycle: 2027-2028

What this means

Boston University is accredited and your degree counts.

Boston University holds Initial CAHIIM accreditation in health informatics. Informatics programs point at analytics, EHR, and clinical data roles rather than the traditional RHIA-track HIM ladder; graduates often pursue specialty credentials like AHIMA's CHDA once they have analytics experience. If your goal is the RHIA and HIM department management, compare this against the CAHIIM health information management programs in Massachusetts.

"Initial Accreditation" means the program received CAHIIM accreditation recently and is on a shortened review cycle to confirm continued compliance. Graduates are fully eligible for AHIMA exams. The status simply signals a newer program.

The Massachusetts picture

Where Boston University sits among Massachusetts's 4 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

Massachusetts has 4 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 2 of them at the master's degree level. 4 of the 4 offer online delivery, and this one is available online or on campus.

We score every Massachusetts program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how Boston University compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Massachusetts, or browse all 3 accredited programs in Boston.

MA programs

At this level

Online capable

3,500

HIM jobs in MA

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro.

The core HIM occupation is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro the median is $57,520 a year, 12% above the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro

Median annual: $57,520
10th percentile: $41,640
90th percentile: $83,680
Employed: 2,510

National (for reference)

Median annual: $51,140
Massachusetts state median: $60,350
90th percentile: $81,150

FAQ

Boston University health informatics program: common questions.

Is the Boston University health informatics program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The master's degree in Health Informatics at Boston University holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 02/28/2017, with its next review scheduled for the 2027-2028 cycle.

Is the Boston University program online?

Partly. CAHIIM lists delivery as Campus Based, Online, so you can take it on campus in Boston or online.

What do medical records specialists earn in Boston?

Medical records specialists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro earn a median of $57,520 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 12% above the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has 4 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 2 at the master's degree level. 4 of them offer online delivery. See our full Massachusetts ranking for how they compare.

Keep going

Next steps.

Best HIM programs in Massachusetts, ranked

How Boston University stacks up on our seven-factor methodology.

Health informatics degree guide

Curriculum, cost, and what the degree actually gets you.

HIM careers and certifications

Where the degree leads: roles, credentials, salaries.

Also in Massachusetts

Other CAHIIM-accredited programs in Massachusetts

Same degree level

Other master degree programs in health information management

Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Boston University, last refreshed May 13, 2026, and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.