Health Informatics Specialists 
General Information
Description
Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit74.70%
- Private, not for profit9.95%
- State and local government7.66%
- Self-employed4.24%
- Federal government3.40%
Industry areas
- Information Technology
Job Outlook
Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$102,240
State-by-state Salary
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 45%
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Master's degree 40%
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Doctoral degree 4%
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Associate's degree 4%
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Post baccalaureate 4%
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High school 0%
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Some college 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
Related College Majors
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
- Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
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Knowledge
- Education and Training
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administrative
- English Language
- Computers and Electronics
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