Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Healthcare Informatics
Now Enrolling for Fall 2026
Advance Healthcare Innovation Through Informatics
Explore the intersection of healthcare, information technology, and data science with Capitol Technology University’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Healthcare Informatics. This specialized doctoral program is designed to meet the growing demand for advanced expertise in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, where informatics plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring data security and regulatory compliance.
Through a research-intensive and data-driven approach, you will develop the expertise to analyze complex healthcare systems, design innovative tech solutions, and contribute meaningful advancements to professional practice.
What You’ll Learn
- Advanced healthcare data analytics and health information systems
- Research design, methodology, and applied statistical analysis
- Healthcare policy, regulatory compliance, and data governance
- Cybersecurity and privacy in healthcare environments
- Systems integration and health IT infrastructure
- Emerging technologies in healthcare, including AI and data-driven decision-making
- Strategic leadership in healthcare innovation and informatics
- Scholarly writing, publication, and dissemination of original research
- Applied problem-solving through sustained, dissertation-based research
Whether your goal is to lead healthcare IT initiatives, develop health policy, advance research, or drive informatics, our PhD in Healthcare Informatics prepares you to shape the future of healthcare.
Why Capitol?
Learn around your busy schedule.
Program is 100% online, with no on-campus classes or residencies required, allowing you the flexibility needed to balance your studies and career.
Proven academic excellence.
Study at a university renowned for its industry-focused curriculum in high-demand fields and gain access to extensive research resources through our online/on-campus library.
Expert guidance in doctoral research.
Learn from experienced professionals who combine academic expertise with real-world insight. Our faculty and dissertation chairs will provide the guidance you need to successfully complete your doctoral research and build credentials in the field.
Degree Details
This program may be completed with a minimum of 60 credit hours, but may require additional credit hours, depending on the time required to complete the dissertation/publication research.
You will engage in original research that contributes to the advancement of your field. As your PhD progresses, you will be connected with your academic supervisor through a series of progression points and review stages that keep you on track for a high-quality thesis.
The student will produce, present, and defend a doctoral dissertation after receiving the required approvals from the Committee and the PhD Review Boards.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates are subject to change.
| Fall 2025–Summer 2026 | Fall 2026–Summer 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (per credit) | $970 | $980 |
| Military Servicemember Tuition (active duty, per credit) | $875 | $875 |
| Military Servicemember Tuition (retired, per credit) | $925 | $925 |
| Information Technology Fee (per credit) | $45 | $55 |
| Application Fee (waived for Capitol Tech master's graduates) | $100 | $100 |
High School and Community College full-time faculty and full-time staff receive a 20% discount on tuition for doctoral programs.