Informatics

  • BS
  • Major
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Ever wonder how technology shapes the way we live, work, and connect? 

How apps know what you want before you do — like how Spotify knows which song to play next? Or how hospitals use patient data to save lives and improve care? 

If you're curious about the way information flows through our world — and how people and technology work together — you might be an informatician in the making.

What Is Informatics?

Informatics is the science of how we collect, use, and make meaning from data. It blends computer science, data analysis, and human behavior to solve real-world problems across industries. From designing apps and systems to visualizing data and creating smarter tools, informatics is where tech meets everyday life. 

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Your Degree, Your Community

The SCHOLAR certificate is built into every Bloomfield College degree. Designed to give our students an experiential advantage, the certificate creates opportunities to collaborate with community partners to solve real-world problems.

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What Can You Do With a Degree in Informatics?

Informatics majors graduate with versatile, in-demand skills that open doors across industries. You might:

  • Design software that improves how people work, shop, or learn
  • Help hospitals manage and secure patient records
  • Build user-friendly apps that solve real-world problems
  • Use data to shape smarter business decisions
  • Work on tech teams in industries like healthcare, education, government, or entertainment

Possible job titles include:

Data Analyst
UX (User Experience) Designer
Health Informatics Specialist

IT Project Manager
Systems Analyst
Software Developer

Information Architect
Cybersecurity Analyst

With a strong foundation in both tech and communication, you’ll be prepared to work at the intersection of people and data — or continue on to graduate study in computer science, healthcare, or business.

Why Study Informatics at Bloomfield?

Bloomfield’s Informatics program is one of the few of its kind in the region — and it’s designed with both tech and people in mind. You’ll explore coding, data visualization, system design, and ethical tech through small classes where your professors actually know your name.

And because Bloomfield is part of Montclair State University, you’ll have access to a top-tier public university’s resources while still getting the support and community of a smaller campus.

Whether you want to work at a tech startup or dive into healthcare innovation or user experience, a degree in Informatics prepares you for a wide range of careers — or grad school pathways — where you can turn data into real-world solutions.

Questions? We're Here to Help.

If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.