
Biomedical Informatics is a growing field that optimizes the use of information in health care. Employment opportunities can be found in pharmacies, hospitals, insurance companies, technology startups, medical research labs, and more. The training required will depend upon an individual’s education and experiential background. Post-baccalaureate certificates and master’s degrees are most common. PhD’s and professional doctoral degrees are for researchers and executives.
SBMI offers graduate programs that meet your needs when launching your career in Informatics.
PROGRAM | FALL | SPRING | SUMMER |
Certificate | July 1 | November 1 | March 1 |
Master's | July 1 | November 1 | March 1 |
PhD | Dec. 1 | July 1 | N/A |
DHI | March 1 | Only one DHI cohort will be admitted annually. |
We also offer a Dual Degree Programs in Public Health Informatics and a Dual Degree Program MD/MS in Biomedical Informatics.
One of the best things any prospective student can do is to research before choosing any major. The best option is one with a multidisciplinary focus. Health informatics is a multidisciplinary profession in one of the most stable fields in the United States. It is a great option for students looking for an in-demand career.
Since the financial crisis of 2008, occupations with growing demand have been few and far between. One category of jobs that has seen significant growth in advertised positions is the field of healthcare informatics.
As with most scientific fields, biomedical informatics researchers usually need a doctoral degree in order to conduct independent research. Biomedical informatics research professionals may find job opportunities working in private sector research or education. Those desiring to work in the healthcare industry supporting clinical care or developing technology generally need a master’s or professional doctoral degree. Biomedical informatics professionals are in high demand due to their ability to analyze data, solve problems, and design solutions.
2017 MS Alumna
Clinical Quality Improvement Manager
Andrea works for Baptist Health System in San Antonio, TX. In her role, she manages an integrated approach to actionable quality and patient safety reporting, analysis, and clinical outcomes across six facilities. Her work covers all facets of quality such as Risk Management, Regulatory, Patient Safety, Performance Improvement, and Infection Prevention.
2013 PhD Alumna
Assistant Professor
Dr. Myneni joined her alma mater in the spring of 2014 as an assistant professor. In her role, she conducts research on development and evaluation of mobile and connected health technologies to improve patient engagement and optimize self-management of health. Additionally, she teaches and advises SBMI students.
2011 MS Alumnus
Associate Vice President & Chief Medical Information Officer of Acute Care Services
Dr. Okafor works for Memorial Hermann Health System and is responsible for the planning and implementation of information systems used in the clinical environment. As a physician, Okafor serves in a leadership role focused on the advancement and optimization of clinical systems used in acute care services, as well as support existing electronic health record platforms used within Memorial Hermann. Okafor’s clinical interests are to improve patient care quality and safety and reduce both diagnostic and treatment errors.
2017 PhD Alumnus
Data Scientist at Microsoft AI and Research
Stanley works for Microsoft Cortana. He serves as the overall science lead in Cortana Data, Metrics and Measurement Platform team. He is also leading a data analysis team that focuses on language understanding model development and improvement. His research interests are to detect and understand the ambiguity behind human language.
Master's in Biomedical Informatics
Biomedical Informatics
PhD in Biomedical Informatics
Minimum Salary Maximum Salary
Source: Indeed.com - Medical Informatic Salaries
Last Update: June 2018
Minimum Salary Maximum Salary
Source: Discover Data @UTSEEK – Masters Degree and PhD Degree
Average Salary | Minimum Salary | Maximum Salary |
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Indianapolis | $71,358 | $51,000 | $91,717 |
Atlanta | $71,846 | $58,580 | $85,113 |
Houston | $74,038 | $54,938 | $99,702 |
Chicago | $77,856 | $56,010 | $99,702 |
New York | 90,342 | $52,941 | $127,743 |
Sources:
Payscale.com - Informatics Salary and Health Informatics Salary
Please note: Salary information comes from 25,770 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months. All salary figures are approximations based upon third party submissions to Payscale and Indeed. These figures are given to the Payscale and Indeed users for the purpose of generalized comparison only. Minimum wage may differ by jurisdiction and you should consult the employer for actual salary figures.
Percentage of Respondents Average Salary
Source: PayScale.com - MS Informatics Salary
Number of Persons Reported for Each Position Average Salary
Source: Indeed.com - Medical Informatic Salaries
Last Update: 06/2018
Degree Required |
Field of Study | Median Salary (2016) |
Median Salary (2019) |
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Information Technology, IT Trainers |
Masters | Information Sciences, Biomedical Informatics |
$60,734* | $62,004* |
Project Managers | Masters | Biomedical Informatics | $72,175* | $87,658* |
Chief Nursing Informatics Office (CNIO) |
Bachelors, Masters of Nursing Preferred |
Nursing, Biomedical Informatics |
$124,616* | $128,317* |
Chief Medical Informatics Officers (CMIO) |
Doctor of Medicine | Biomedical Informatics | $276,748* | $293,939* |
Research Scientists | Doctorate | Biomedical Informatics | $80,103* | $83,447* |
Project Managment (PMP) | Certification | Project Management | $106,403 |
Source: *PayScale.com - Salary and Career Questions and PMP Salary
Last Update: 08/2020
Informatics nurses are responsible for bridging the gap between clinicians and IT. As an informatics nurse, you will evaluate a health care facility to determine what clinical IT applications will help increase efficiency. You could be responsible for training the staff on new systems and ensuring everyone is up to date on the latest technology. Informatics nurses also facilitate communication between IT, vendors, and the staff regarding clinical IT applications. In order to become an informatics nurse, you will need at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing, but some roles might require a master’s degree. There is also a certification for informatics nurses from the American Nurses Credentialing Center that, while not required, may help you get a job in health care informatics.
Health informatics specialists have a similar role to that of an informatics nurse in a health care setting. You may be responsible for training staff and creating educational documents for systems and procedures, but you will also be responsible for troubleshooting and assisting staff when problems arise. As a health informatics specialist, you will also need to be up to date on the latest compliance and regulatory standards. Education requirements for a health informatics specialist can range depending on the position. Some require a bachelor’s and experience with technology, while others may require a master’s in biomedical informatics, health informatics, computer science or a related field.
Clinical informatics specialists work with the systems used to digitize patient records. As a clinical informatics specialist, you will be responsible for creating processes and improving procedures as well as documenting them for the staff. You will also oversee the transition of any paper documents to digital systems, and oversee the process. Education requirements for a clinical informatics specialist can range depending on the position. Some require a bachelor’s and experience with technology, while others may require a master’s in biomedical informatics, health informatics, computer science or a related field.
Clinical data analysts are responsible for closely evaluating data to help improve workflow and a health care facility’s overall clinical information systems. As a clinical data analyst, a main task may include creating the database systems for a healthcare facility. Since health IT can require handling sensitive data, as a clinical data analyst, you will be responsible for striking a balance between efficiency and federal regulatory standards. To become a clinical data analyst, you will need a bachelor’s degree in life science or social science, or a related discipline, with a master’s degree preferred. You will also want to ensure you have a solid background in technology, especially with database and general IT knowledge. Experience working in the health care industry will help your chances of employment.
Clinical informatics managers are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the clinical information systems at a health care facility. As a clinical informatics manager, you will manage and train staff, monitor budgets, direct staff, and ensure all systems are in compliance with state, federal, and professional regulatory standards. In order to become a clinical informatics manager, you will first need to work in informatics at a lower level. Once you have gained relevant experience, you will be able to move up to clinical informatics manager.
Source: Monster.com - Health Informatics
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Health Informatics Job Postings in the USA - Nationwide
Healthcare informatics jobs now constitute the eighth largest share of health care occupation postings. This career niche is likely to continue to grow, given the trends and demands shaping the our health care industry.
Sources: Monster.com Linkedin.com Indeed.com
SimplyHired.com
Glassdoor.com
Updated: 08/2020
Source: Glassdoor.com
Last Update: 08/2020