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#1 #1 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application... Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $22,058 Median Starting Salary $42,189
#2 #2 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Duke is one of the most selective schools in the country, only admitting 3,200 out of 50,000 applications. Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,694 Median Starting Salary $47,894
#3 #3 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA In 2016, Harvard received a record breaking amount of first year applications: 39,044. Acceptance Rate 3% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,500–1,590 Est. Net Price * $19,491 Median Starting Salary $42,879
#4 #4 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives approximately 33,200 applications... Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,430–1,540 Est. Net Price * $26,680 Median Starting Salary $48,379
#5 #5 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Est. Net Price * $19,318 Median Starting Salary $49,487
#6 #6 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA Boston University is a extremely selective school. Approximately 80,800 applications are received by Boston... Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Est. Net Price * $27,829 Median Starting Salary $52,308
#7 #7 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,370–1,520 Est. Net Price * $10,614 Median Starting Salary $49,785
#8 #8 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Brown University Providence, RI Every year, 50,600 students apply to Brown University through the Common Application. Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,500–1,590 Est. Net Price * $26,723 Median Starting Salary $51,357
#9 #9 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,587 Median Starting Salary $53,868
#10 #10 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,300–1,470 Est. Net Price * $24,286 Median Starting Salary $52,871
#11 #11 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Est. Net Price * $16,018 Median Starting Salary $52,753
#12 #12 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY the University of Louisville is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Est. Net Price * $19,327 Median Starting Salary $49,975
#13 #13 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Georgetown University Washington, DC Georgetown University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,420–1,560 Est. Net Price * $35,566 Median Starting Salary $50,631
#14 #14 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL the University of Florida is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 23% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,740 Median Starting Salary $46,391
#15 #15 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $10,603 Median Starting Salary $46,431
#16 #16 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $22,291 Median Starting Salary $52,977
#17 #17 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Tulane University of Louisiana is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,390–1,480 Est. Net Price * $50,263 Median Starting Salary $49,664
#18 #18 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA the University of California-Los Angeles is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Est. Net Price * $16,999 Median Starting Salary $44,411
#19 #19 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $36,808 Median Starting Salary $45,935
#20 #20 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $11,462 Median Starting Salary $50,854
#21 #21 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Every year, Penn receives approximately 54,600 applications from prospective freshman with an acceptance... Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $26,123 Median Starting Salary $44,301
#22 #22 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,520–1,570 Est. Net Price * $24,034 Median Starting Salary $50,205
#23 #23 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA In general, the University of California-San Diego is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,290–1,490 Est. Net Price * $16,111 Median Starting Salary $45,490
#24 #24 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $25,606 Median Starting Salary $46,488
#25 #25 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO Saint Louis University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,240–1,400 Est. Net Price * $29,651 Median Starting Salary $53,782
#26 #26 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Est. Net Price * $36,467 Median Starting Salary $48,916
#27 #27 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA In general, the University of California-Berkeley is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Est. Net Price * $19,257 Median Starting Salary $43,555
#28 #28 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Est. Net Price * $42,723 Median Starting Salary $50,725
#29 #29 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO Overall, the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is known for being a fairly selective... Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $16,079 Median Starting Salary $48,349
#30 #30 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA the University of Georgia is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $17,180 Median Starting Salary $51,130
#31 #31 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Est. Net Price * $14,003 Median Starting Salary $48,175
#32 #32 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. SUNY at Albany Albany, NY In general, SUNY at Albany is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Est. Net Price * $17,714 Median Starting Salary $49,151
#33 #33 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $18,524 Median Starting Salary $48,369
#34 #34 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,582 Median Starting Salary $50,469
#35 #35 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC the University of South Carolina-Columbia is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $22,427 Median Starting Salary $53,280
#36 #36 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Est. Net Price * $21,294 Median Starting Salary $51,476
#37 #37 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Mississippi University, MS Generally, the University of Mississippi is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $14,289 Median Starting Salary $50,272
#38 #38 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,950 Median Starting Salary $52,160
#39 #39 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,075 Median Starting Salary $49,205
#40 #40 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $20,149 Median Starting Salary $50,840
#41 #41 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL In general, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,150–1,380 Est. Net Price * $16,834 Median Starting Salary $47,987
#42 #42 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX Overall, Southern Methodist University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,390–1,510 Est. Net Price * $45,094 Median Starting Salary $50,398
#43 #43 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Augusta University Augusta, GA Augusta University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $13,572 Median Starting Salary $49,436
#44 #44 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,932
#45 #45 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Est. Net Price * $18,044 Median Starting Salary $58,714
#46 #46 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,783
#47 #47 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans, LA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,819
#48 #48 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#49 #49 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $26,747 Median Starting Salary $50,670
#50 #50 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,846
#51 #51 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,796
#52 #52 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S. University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,798
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About Biostatistics

A program that focuses on the application of descriptive and inferential statistics to biomedical research and clinical, public health, and industrial issues related to human populations. Includes instruction in mathematical statistics, modeling, clinical trials methodology, disease and survival analysis, longitudinal analysis, missing data analysis, spatial analysis, computer tomography, biostatistics consulting, and applications to such topics as genetics, oncology, pharmacokinetics, physiology, neurobiology, and biophysics.

North Carolina awards the most Doctors degree research scholarships in Biostatistics of all US states with 26 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Biostatistics can expect around 50% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 50% percent to be women. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Biostatistics is $42,090.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Biostatistics, include Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which have many employment opportunities. Though there are higher paying positions, such as Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. the most in-demand position for Biostatistics majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

269

Female Students

134 (49%)

Male Students

135 (50%)

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Biostatistics

#1 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S.

4%

4

1,500–1,570

$22,058

$42,189

#2 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S.

6%

4

1,500–1,560

$23,694

$47,894

#3 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S.

3%

8

1,500–1,590

$19,491

$42,879

#4 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S.

11%

9

1,430–1,540

$26,680

$48,379

#5 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S.

18%

17

1,370–1,530

$19,318

$49,487

#6 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S.

14%

6

1,370–1,500

$27,829

$52,308

#7 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S.

17%

22

1,370–1,520

$10,614

$49,785

#8 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S.

5%

3

1,500–1,590

$26,723

$51,357

#9 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S.

86%

4

1,120–1,320

$19,587

$53,868

#10 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S.

49%

8

1,300–1,470

$24,286

$52,871

#11 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S.

75%

8

1,290–1,450

$16,018

$52,753

#12 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S.

82%

3

1,020–1,280

$19,327

$49,975

#13 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S.

12%

2

1,420–1,560

$35,566

$50,631

#14 Best College for Biostatistics in the U.S.