### SUMMARY

 A degree in Informatics is not only a valuable choice, but commonly a needed first step for pupils trying to enter a career as a health informatics specialist, a chief medical information officer, or an ehr implementation manager. In fact, informatics is an uncommon major coming in at the 184th most popular area of study. Last academic year, there were 1,308 informatics diplomas received. In-state tuition for informatics at private schools is, on average, 3.5 times more spendy than their public fellows.

 With just 33 institutions having programs for informatics you might have a smaller selection of institutions you can choose from. If you're hoping to surround yourself with other informatics undergrads, consider looking at colleges in Indiana which have the most undergraduates admitted to informatics annually. More generally, the top region to pursue informatics is in the Great Lakes region with [Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis](/colleges/indiana-university-purdue-university-indianapolis), [Indiana University-Bloomington](/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington), and [Trine University](/colleges/trine-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the best conference to study informatics is the Big Ten Conference with [Indiana University-Bloomington](/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington), [University of Iowa](/colleges/university-of-iowa), and [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor) representing the conference. That said, our choice for the best school for informatics is [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). You may also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The overall best school does not mean it is the best school for every student. There can be lots more perspectives to weigh when deciding on institution. Features like campus amenities, transportation services, and food could definitely sway one's choice of which school to attend. At Authority, we have weighed the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you want to know which informatics university is home to the best campus, the answer is [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe). If you are mostly interested in which school boasts the top campus, then we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, government databases, student reviews, and more to compare every major in the United States in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our well researched list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and from that list, our choice for the university with the best student life for informatics is [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). Are you curious why? Keep reading to learn more about our top choices. Many of our picks just might shock you.

 If price is a primary influence in your decision on where to go to college, you might be cautious about [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor)&nbspis the most expensive school for informatics, at least for out of state students. That being said, we have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that could put the expense at [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor)&nbspinto perspective. You could also be interested to know that informatics is the 230th most expensive major in America, with an average cost of $28,800. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for informatics on our list is Michigan with tuition and fees at the primary college, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, of $52,669. Even more broadly, the most costly region of the country for informatics is the Far West region which is best demonstrated with [University of California-Irvine](/colleges/university-of-california-irvine) with a cost of $41,196, and [University of Washington-Seattle Campus](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus) with a cost of $37,071.

 Our cheapest region for informatics is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Idaho State University](/colleges/idaho-state-university) with a cost of $22,224. On the bright side, the most affordable college for informatics is [University of Wisconsin-Stout](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-stout). Our comprehensive list of the most affordable universities can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can expect to pay around $10,000 for a degree in informatics. That price swells by a lot to a median of $29,000 for an out-of-state public-school undergraduate. Our pick for the school constituting the best value for informatics: [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). Through this link you can find our comprehensive list for the schools we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. With that said, this list is predicated on being an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know where you live (and are not trying to collect that kind of data).

 Earnings for informatics majors range widely, but within two years finishing the degree students will often earn around $77,200. While there is a lot of variation in earnings; top positions can experience pay up to $118,500. Right out of college, the lowest earning jobs within the informatics field make $50,100, which could be worse. The top earning graduates for informatics studied at [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor)&nbspand if you are looking for universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The prevailing diversity of informatics ranks decent, coming within the 74th percentile of majors nationally. The school with the most composite diversity for informatics is [Liberty University](/colleges/liberty-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the colleges which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Informatics major only is in the 96th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is even less in the 74th percentile. White collegians compose the largest share, 52%, of students studying informatics. Additionally, 73% of scholars pursuing an informatics degree are men.

 The median ranking for informatics professors is 4.2 stars, a score which is 5% above the average across all majors; this is a good ranking. If you want to find the most popular informatics instructor nationally, look no further than Hal Assael from [University of La Verne](/colleges/university-of-la-verne). It might be a shock, but the highest ranked instructors of informatics according to students are found at [University of California-Irvine](/colleges/university-of-california-irvine). As we incorporate information beyond basic rankings we find that the university possessing comprehensively the best professors for informatics is [University of California-Irvine](/colleges/university-of-california-irvine). One can find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the best examples of instructors nationwide.

 Finally, the most difficult university to get into for informatics is [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we have an extensive list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). Although, here at Authority we do hope you believe that approaching university from context primarily shaped by superlatives might create problems. We encourage you to read our other pages on different topics and read a couple of our helpful background articles on useful details to look for as you progress with your school search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Informatics is the 184th most popular degree in America, with 1,308 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #185 [Natural Resources Management and Policy](/rankings/best-colleges-for-natural-resources-management-and-policy), and narrowly lost to #183 [Pastoral Counseling](/rankings/best-colleges-for-pastoral-counseling).

 The degree is offered at a total of 33 colleges across the nation, and is the 328th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 2% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 57% of colleges offering informatics are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The great lakes produces the most informatics graduates, largely led by [Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis](/colleges/indiana-university-purdue-university-indianapolis), while it’s the Big Ten Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Indiana ranks highest, with particular help from [Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis](/colleges/indiana-university-purdue-university-indianapolis) and [Indiana University-Bloomington](/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more informatics graduates than [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida), which graduated 501 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study informatics). More students studied informatics as a percentage of total students at [Indiana University-Bloomington](/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Informatics is the 230th most expensive degree in the United States, with a median cost of $28,800 among the top 50 programs (just ahead of #231, [English Teacher Education](rankings/best-colleges-for-english-teacher-education), with a median cost of $28,710).

 The Far West has the most expensive schools with top 50 informatics programs predominantly led by [University of California-Irvine](/colleges/university-of-california-irvine) with an annual cost of $41,196. Michigan is the most expensive state for informatics led by [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor).

 Public schools with good programs generally charge 71.21% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 16.8% less than the median private school. So be sure to check out public shools in your state ASAP.

 The most expensive top 25 college for informatics is [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor), which is the 112th most expensive college in the United States. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [University of Wisconsin-Stout](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-stout). It costs just $14,981 per year, and it's its informatics program is ranked #17. Another more affordable choice would be #12, [University of Louisiana at Lafayette](/colleges/university-of-louisiana-at-lafayette) in Lafayette Parish, LA with a cost of $5,407 for in-state students and $19,135 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Begining college is a serious investment for most people. It is important to make sure you get a strong return on your investment. We wish for the following earnings and career facts to support you in deciding your major at college.

 In year one out of university, Informatics majors bring in $56,905 per year on average (top 14%). With experience in their vocations, they normally take in somewhere between $50,051 and $118,545, but average roughly $77,192. Just so you know, that's 100% more than average.

 The most popular job title for an Informatics graduate is Software Engineer, which predominantly make roughly $65,000; next are Analyst and Software Developer Internship, which usually earn about $54,000 and $29,000 respectively.

 The Rocky Mountains has the highest grossing Informatics graduates. The highest grossing state for Informatics graduates is MI. The highest grossing conference for Informatics graduates is Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Informatics: Median Professor Rating: 4.2 / 5, which is above average.

 Professors frequently have a humongous impact your college experience, regardless of your focus. An awesome professor could help a student find their passion and set one up for future success. Conversely, a bad experience with a professor can bring frustration or even worse... flunk you!

 Professors of Informatics have a median student rating of 4.2 / 5, which puts them in the top 34th percentile in the nation based on overall professor effectivness. For context a 4.2 rating is 5% greater than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Informatics just surpassed those from ["Systems Science and Theory"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-systems-science-and-theory), whereas ["Natural Resources Management and Policy"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-natural-resources-management-and-policy)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Informatics.

 Now for some statistics about Informatics professors. Colleges located in small citys tend to have the best Informatics professors. The Big Ten Conference has the highest rated Informatics professors. The Great Lakes region has the highest rated Informatics professors. Public colleges tend to have higher rated Informatics professors than private universities. Finally, Indiana has the highest rated Informatics professors in the US.

 Hal Assael, instructor at [University of La Verne](/colleges/university-of-la-verne)&nbspin La Verne, CA is the most popular Informatics professor in the nation. Kristen Knorr, professor at [Indiana University-Bloomington](/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington)&nbspin Bloomington, IN is the highest rated Informatics professor in the United States, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Want to know which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College is a fabulously poignant period in one's life; it's a chance for individual progress and evolution. Undergraduates try to capture who they can be and develop many of the crucial skills to become a prosperous member of society. But growth goes beyond a classroom - the late nights discussing Langston Hughes with a classmate, the personal lesson learned from an old instructor, the exposure to a different attitude. As such, a diverse univeristy experience tremendously improves what one gains from the time at school.

 Informatics is a more ethnically diverse subject than average\*. 52% of the United States' Informatics majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(24%), asian students (11%), and latino students (8%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [SUNY at Albany](/colleges/suny-at-albany)&nbspin Albany, NY.

 Moreover, Informatics significatly skews male, with 73% of students majoring in Informatics identifying as men. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis](/colleges/indiana-university-purdue-university-indianapolis) in Indianapolis, IN.

 Another important type of diversity is class diversity. Informatics is the 15th most socioeconomically diverse focus in the US. 28% of its students come from families bringing in less than $30,000 a year, 17% are from households who earn between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 23% grew up in households with $110,000 plus annual incomes. [Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis](/colleges/indiana-university-purdue-university-indianapolis) is the most socioeconomically diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall VA is the most diverse state for Informatics. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the Big South Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 11%
* Black: 5%
* Latino: 8%
* White: 52%
* Other: 24%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 73%
* Female: 27%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 28%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 23%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 65%
* Out of State: 30%
* International: 5%


2023 Informatics Salary

There are about 4,482 students enrolled in Informatics in the USA.

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