Biostatistics Master’s Degrees
There are 91 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Biostatistics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 54.5% of Biostatistics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biostatistics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,546 students earned theirBiostatistics 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 (this page) | 1,207 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 262 |
Earnings of Biostatistics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Biostatistics of $104,458 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Biostatistics. About 61.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 419 |
| Women | 672 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biostatistics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 21.1% |
| Asian | 153 | 14.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 1.6% |
| Race Unknown | 23 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 595 | 54.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 54.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biostatistics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 96 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Biostatistics. Learn more about the most popular below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biostatistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 163 master'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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 120 master'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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biostatistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in Biostatistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biostatistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master'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.
Duke University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biostatistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master'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.
Boston University is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 66 master's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 59 master's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 50 master's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisville is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biostatistics. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biostatistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master'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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biostatistics. This school awarded 30 master'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-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biostatistics. This school awarded 28 master'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 Iowa comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biostatistics. This school awarded 27 master'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.
Yale University is a popular choice for Biostatistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master'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.
Brown University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biostatistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Biostatistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biostatistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Biostatistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biostatistics here go on to 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 master's degrees in Biostatistics. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biostatistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biostatistics. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Biostatistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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