Doctor’s Degrees in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Education Levels of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25 people earned their doctor's degree in epidemiology and biostatistics. This makes it the 594th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in epidemiology and biostatistics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 33 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 25 |
| Master’s Degree | 22 |
Earnings of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for epidemiology and biostatistics majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for epidemiology and biostatistics students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in epidemiology and biostatistics. About 64.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 16 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of epidemiology and biostatistics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Epidemiology and Biostatistics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in epidemiology and biostatistics. Learn more about the most popular 1 below:
The most popular school in the United States for epidemiology and biostatistics students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Kentucky. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in epidemiology and biostatistics from UK. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to epidemiology and biostatistics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 407 |
| Ecology | 174 |
| Evolutionary Biology | 121 |
| Marine Biology | 86 |
| Other Ecology & Systematics Biology | 56 |
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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.