Graduate Certificates in Biostatistics
Education Levels of Biostatistics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 112 people earned their graduate certificate in biostatistics. This earns it the #216 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biostatistics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,130 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 284 |
| Graduate Certificate | 112 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 84 |
Earnings of Biostatistics Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for biostatistics students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in biostatistics. About 64.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 40 |
| Women | 72 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biostatistics graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 42 |
| International Students | 36 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Biostatistics Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 19 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in biostatistics. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biostatistics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate in biostatistics from Columbia. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biostatistics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in biostatistics from Iowa.
University of Louisville comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biostatistics. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in biostatistics from UofL. Of these students, 38% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Michigan University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biostatistics. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in biostatistics from WMU. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biostatistics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in biostatistics from KU. About 71% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biostatistics. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in biostatistics from U-M. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Kentucky is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biostatistics. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in biostatistics from UK.
University of Nebraska Medical Center is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biostatistics. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in biostatistics from UNMC. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Portland State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biostatistics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in biostatistics from Portland State University.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biostatistics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Oregon Health & Science University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in biostatistics from OHSU.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biostatistics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Tennessee State University. Roughly 13,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,706 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in biostatistics from ETSU.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biostatistics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in biostatistics from UMN Twin Cities.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biostatistics that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Bioinformatics | 42 |
| Computational Biology | 7 |
| Biomathematics | 7 |
| Biometry/Biometrics | 6 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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