Biostatistics at Vanderbilt University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biostatistics, consider the program at Vanderbilt University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Vanderbilt University sits in Nashville, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 biostatistics degrees were awarded at Vanderbilt University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Vanderbilt University
Online coursework is an option at Vanderbilt University. Among 13,575 students, 652 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Biostatistics graduates at Vanderbilt University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biostatistics graduates at Vanderbilt University are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).
Biostatistics Master’s Program at Vanderbilt University
Among the 8 master’s biostatistics degrees awarded at Vanderbilt University, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biostatistics master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Biostatistics master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, above the national average of 22%.*
Biostatistics Doctoral Program at Vanderbilt University
Among the 3 doctoral biostatistics graduates at Vanderbilt University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biostatistics doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*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 Vanderbilt University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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