Biostatistics
A program that focuses on the application of descriptive and inferential statistics to biomedical research and clinical, public health, and industrial issues related to human populations. Includes instruction in mathematical statistics, modeling, clinical trials methodology, disease and survival analysis, longitudinal analysis, missing data analysis, spatial analysis, computer tomography, biostatistics consulting, and applications to such topics as genetics, oncology, pharmacokinetics, physiology, neurobiology, and biophysics.
- Schools offering
- 11
- Annual completions
- 62
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $100k
About this major
A program that focuses on the application of descriptive and inferential statistics to biomedical research and clinical, public health, and industrial issues related to human populations. Includes instruction in mathematical statistics, modeling, clinical trials methodology, disease and survival analysis, longitudinal analysis, missing data analysis, spatial analysis, computer tomography, biostatistics consulting, and applications to such topics as genetics, oncology, pharmacokinetics, physiology, neurobiology, and biophysics.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $106k | +17.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Medical scientists, except epidemiologists | $101k | +8.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Natural sciences managers | $161k | +3.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Biological technicians | $52k | +3.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Biological scientists, all other | $93k | +1.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary | $79k | +2.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Statisticians | $103k | +8.5% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$100k
Top colleges for Biostatistics
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | 0 | 43 | 43 |
| University of California-San Diego | La Jolla, CA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg, ID | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Saint Louis University | Saint Louis, MO | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Emmanuel College | Boston, MA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Bennington College | Bennington, VT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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