Biostatistics at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you plan to study Biostatistics, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 biostatistics degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biostatistics graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biostatistics graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 62% women (5) and 38% men (3).
Biostatistics Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 6 master’s biostatistics graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biostatistics master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Biostatistics Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 2 doctoral biostatistics degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biostatistics doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Biostatistics doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, higher than the national average of 15%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biostatistics Graduates
Graduates of the Biostatistics program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Biostatistics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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