Biostatistics Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Biostatistics is offered at 91 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Biostatistics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 55.7% of Biostatistics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biostatistics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,546 degrees were awarded toBiostatistics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biostatistics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 77 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,207 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 262 |
Earnings of Biostatistics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Biostatistics of $104,458 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $82,809 |
| 4 years | $104,458 |
| 5 years | $123,442 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Biostatistics majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Biostatistics. About 58.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 109 |
| Women | 153 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biostatistics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 25.6% |
| Asian | 25 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1.1% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 146 | 55.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 55.7% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Biostatistics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 96 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Biostatistics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biostatistics students seeking a doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their doctor's degree in Biostatistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biostatistics. This school awarded 120 doctor's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 107 doctor's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 107 doctor's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their doctor's degree in Biostatistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 66 doctor's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 59 doctor's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biostatistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in Biostatistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisville comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biostatistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in Biostatistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 34 doctor's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biostatistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in Biostatistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in Biostatistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 29 doctor's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biostatistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in Biostatistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in Biostatistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biostatistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in Biostatistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in Biostatistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biostatistics. This school awarded 22 doctor's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Biostatistics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biostatistics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Bioinformatics | 1,336 |
| Computational Biology | 321 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other | 250 |
| Biometry/Biometrics | 185 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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