| Summary of Estimated Annual Fees and Expenses Based on Full-time Enrollment | Estimated Program Expenses for Health Informatics Master's Program Per Year |
| Yearly Program Expenses | |
| Application Fee (one-time only) | $60 |
| Immunization (approximate cost, one time only) | $175 |
| Student Criminal Background Check | $49 |
| Tuition (based on 24 hours annually)1 | |
| Resident | $5,952 |
| Non-Resident | $20,736 |
| Student Service Fee | $566.25 |
| Information Technology Access Fee | $108 |
| Computer Resource Fee | $300 |
| SBMI Technology Fee | $300 |
| Liability Insurance | $14.50 |
| Laboratory Fees | $180 (varies) |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| Transportation (Student's responsibility)2 | varies |
| Books, Supplies, Miscellaneous Program | |
| Expenses (see Program section) | varies |
| Personal Anticipated Expenses | |
| (approximations) Apartment Rent3 | |
| UT Housing (subject to availability) (Varies by number of bedrooms/sq ft) | $950 |
| Daycare | varies |
| Health/Medical Insurance4 | |
| Basic coverage for student only | $2,504 |
1 must have been completed in the last 12 months; employment criminal background checks from UTHealth cannot be used for admission.
2 based on 9 semester hours fall and spring and 6 semester credit hours for summer; $248 is resident cost per semester credit hour/$864 is non?resident cost per semester credit hour.
3 the student is responsible for personal transportation and parking fees to and from the university and clinical practicum sites
4 4 does not include utilities or food costs
5 Student Health Insurance - Current information available at UTHealth Auxiliary Enterprises website at https://www.uth.edu/auxiliary-enterprises/insurance/index.htm. Though not required, health insurance is also available to purchase for students’ spouses and/or children. Contact Auxiliary Enterprises at student-insurance@uth.tmc.edu or 713-500-8400 to obtain an application for family coverage. Family coverage must match the coverage dates of the student. All students are required to show proof of coverage or proof of purchase of health insurance. International students also must provide proof of repatriation coverage or the student can purchase repatriation insurance for a cost of $96/per year
Note: All of the estimates above are subject to change without prior notification.
The expenses, which are specific to Health Informatics, are estimated at:
| Item | Estimated Expenses |
| Textbooks*, computer** (required), software | $3800 |
| Lab Fees | $30 per course (based on course selection) |
| $500 per practicum hour*** | not to exceed $1,530 |
* Textbooks - SBMI students are not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from a university-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
** Computer ($3,000 first year only) requirements are listed on the website (sbmi.uth.edu/current-students/student-handbook/computer-requirements.htm) and are subject to change.
*** Practicum/Preceptor site may require additional requirements, e.g., immunizations, insurance, drug testing.
In addition, students must pay required school expenses (tuition, fee, etc.). See the Expense Table summarizing estimated expenses.