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#1

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

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 267 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,020–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$49,975

#2

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

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 212 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Accounting, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

980–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$51,763

#3

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

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 588 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$49,035

#4

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

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 273 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,050–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$52,160

#5

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

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 387 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$51,970

#6

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

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

At Jackson State University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work. In fact, Jackson State University awards 99 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

850–1,050

Median Starting Salary

$48,483

#7

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

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

At the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,260–1,420

Median Starting Salary

$52,753

#8

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

Portland State University
Portland, OR

At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 343 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,050–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$47,310

#9

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

University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE

At the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,798

#10

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

Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR

At Oregon Health & Science University, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,876

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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.

Kentucky awards the most Postbaccalaureate certificates in Biostatistics of all US states with 26 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Biostatistics can expect around 48% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 52% percent to be women. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Doctors degree research scholarship. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Biostatistics is $42,090.

Popularity of Biostatistics Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

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

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Biostatistics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
52
Female Students
27 (51%)
Male Students
25 (48%)

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