Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Analytics

A SAS-Approved Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Analytics from USF Health’s Morsani College of Medicine can help position you to enter one of healthcare’s fastest-growing fields. The volume of digital health-related information has increased rapidly in recent years. According to a report by Grand View Research, Inc., the global digital health market size is expected to reach $809.2 billion by 2030. Healthcare organizations need professionals who can analyze that data for improved patient outcomes and continued advancements in healthcare delivery.

The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Analytics is a useful credential for entry into the field of health analytics. Graduates of the program will master the collection, organization and analysis of health data using the analytics life cycle. In addition, graduates will sharpen their problem-solving skills and ability to play a leading role in making data-driven decisions.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Students from various backgrounds can benefit from the healthcare analytics graduate certificate program. This program is designed to help students gain greater skills and knowledge of statistics, data mining, health data technology, management and reporting. In general, the program can benefit IT professionals wanting to move into the healthcare industry, as well as healthcare professionals with strong data analysis skills.

HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS CAREERS

Graduate certificate holders may find employment in the areas of strategic planning, quality improvement, health analytics, electronic health records or management in a variety of healthcare settings. These include hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, vendors of health information systems, electronic health record companies, healthcare consulting groups, health insurance companies, pharmacies, governmental agencies and others. Some common healthcare analytics-related job titles include:

• Data Architect
• Human Factors Engineer
• Clinical Systems Analyst
• Director of Healthcare
• Health Data Consultant
• Chief Population Health Manager

According to the BLS, overall employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 13% from 2021 to 2031 resulting in about two million new jobs over the decade. As healthcare companies and organizations continue to embrace the digital age and look for new solutions to decrease costs and streamline operations, the skills and expertise healthcare analytics professionals possess are expected to continue to grow in demand.

$104,830

Median salary of medical and health service managers in the U.S.*

***Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Services Managers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm.

National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth. Information provided is not intended to represent a complete list of hiring companies or job titles, and degree program options do not guarantee career or salary outcomes. Students should conduct independent research for specific employment information.

With a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Analytics, you’ll learn how to collect and manage health data and medical information, implement the latest health data analytics methodologies, as well as explain how data analytics can assist healthcare organizations to achieve their strategies for improving care delivery and patient outcomes.

All prospective students applying for the MS in Health Informatics, Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics, MSHI Healthcare Analytics or SAS Approved Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Analytics program must meet the following criteria for admission:

• Complete your application: $65 non-refundable application fee required
• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university in the biological, chemical, computer or management information sciences or other acceptable field, or the equivalent bachelors and/or graduate degrees from a foreign institution* is required.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Any bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university (or the equivalent from a foreign institution) is required.
• Maintained a minimum overall grade point average of 3.00 out of a possible 4.00 with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 in the sciences
• Resume
• Provide two professional or academic letters of recommendation. Letters from friends and family members will not be accepted.
• Provide Statement of Purpose. Please include a short statement about why you are interested in the program and use this statement to speak about your application’s strengths and weaknesses. See Admissions Overview for more information.
• Certificates Only: Certificate Departmental Approval Form
• While these are not required, GRE, MCAT or VAT standardized test scores or evidence of substantial health informatics experience can be submitted to enhance an application.
• Healthcare analytics program candidates should understand basic statistics. Experience in data management and statistical software is preferred but not required.

*International students may be required to submit additional information, if applicable.