MS Health Care Analytics and Information Technology (MSHCA) at Carnegie Mellon University

Programme overview

MSHCA teaches students to manage and analyze health data, implement health information systems and lead projects that improve health care delivery. Learning is hands-on with a capstone project for a real client. The programme is in person and an internship is required without prior work experience.

Faculty: Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy | Duration: 2 years (4 semesters); 3 semesters with work experience | Intake: August (August 2027 cohort) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Study combines health data analytics, health information systems and project leadership, with a sample schedule, a capstone and specializations.

Career pathways

Average starting salary of the most recent class $98,445; 89% received a job offer within six months. Employers include hospitals, insurers, health tech startups and government agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE/GMAT required unless waived by a B or higher in a college-level, credit-bearing pre-calculus class (or higher) or a Carnegie Mellon undergraduate transcript. No minimum GPA (incoming class three-year average 3.65). Two recommendations required (up to three, at least one professional); required essay (career goals, prior experience, why Heinz; at least 700 words); resume one to two pages; video interview optional but strongly recommended. English proficiency for non-native speakers (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo; Heinz College minimums): IELTS Academic overall 6.5 (Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.0); TOEFL iBT before 21 January 2026 Reading 22, Listening 22, Speaking 20, Writing 22; Duolingo overall 120. Exemptions apply for five or more years of work or study in listed countries or a four-year US undergraduate degree. Deadlines: December 1, 2026; January 10, 2027; February 1, 2027; system closes June 15, 2027. No application fee.

Intake: August (August 2027 cohort)

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters); 3 semesters with work experience

Apply through the official page: https://www.cmu.edu/graduate/prospective/index.html

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