{"id":5906,"date":"2025-09-16T09:28:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=5906"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:20:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T20:20:50","slug":"bs-informatics","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bs-informatics\/","title":{"rendered":"Informatics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Informatics<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=bs\">BS<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/informatics-bs-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/informatics-bs-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Woman in office sits at desk with six monitors displaying assorted charts and graphs\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Ever wonder how technology shapes the way we live, work, and connect?<\/p>\n<p>How apps know what you want before you do \u2014 like how Spotify knows which song to play next? Or how hospitals use patient data to save lives and improve care?<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re curious about the way information flows through our world \u2014 and how people and technology work together \u2014 you might be an informatician in the making.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Informatics?<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>From designing apps and systems to visualizing data and creating smarter tools, informatics is where tech meets everyday life. <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/bloomfield-informatics-bs\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomfield.edu\/admissions\/apply-to-bloomfield\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquirebc\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=bloomfield\">Bloomfield College<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=business-mathematics-and-technology\">Business, Mathematics and Technology<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>What Can You Do With a Degree in Informatics?<\/h2>\n<p>Informatics majors graduate with versatile, in-demand skills that open doors across industries. You might:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Design software that improves how people work, shop, or learn<\/li>\n<li>Help hospitals manage and secure patient records<\/li>\n<li>Build user-friendly apps that solve real-world problems<\/li>\n<li>Use data to shape smarter business decisions<\/li>\n<li>Work on tech teams in industries like healthcare, education, government, or entertainment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Possible job titles include:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"link-list triple\">\n<ul>\n<li>Data Analyst<\/li>\n<li>UX (User Experience) Designer<\/li>\n<li>Health Informatics Specialist<\/li>\n<li>IT Project Manager<\/li>\n<li>Systems Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Software Developer<\/li>\n<li>Information Architect<\/li>\n<li>Cybersecurity Analyst<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>With a strong foundation in both tech and communication, you&#8217;ll be prepared to work at the intersection of people and data \u2014 or continue on to graduate study in computer science, healthcare, or business.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Why Study Informatics at Bloomfield?<\/h2>\n<p>Bloomfield\u2019s Informatics program is one of the few of its kind in the region \u2014 and it&#8217;s designed with both tech and people in mind. You\u2019ll explore coding, data visualization, system design, and ethical tech through small classes where your professors actually know your name.<\/p>\n<p>And because Bloomfield is part of Montclair State University, you\u2019ll have access to a top-tier public university\u2019s resources while still getting the support and community of a smaller campus.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u2014 or grad school pathways \u2014 where you can turn data into real-world solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomfield.edu\/admissions\/\">Bloomfield College Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:bcadmissions@montclair.edu\">bcadmissions@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-748-9000,2\">973-748-9000, Option 2<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>1 Park Place<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014Montclair State University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. Take the next step today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/apply-to-montclair-state\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/request-information\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Request Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn on Campus<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Immersive classes, vibrant campus life and hands-on experiences that put you at the center of it all. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality[]=in-person\" class=\"program-sock\">Explore Majors &amp; Minors <\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-life\/\" class=\"program-sock\">The Campus Experience<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn Online<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Montclair Online offers the same nationally recognized faculty, engaging coursework and supportive community as our on-campus classes - designed to fit your life. 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