by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 21 U.S. colleges awarded 312 degrees and certificates in Biomathematics. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 62% of graduates. College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best Biomathematics Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $82,809 one year after completing, rising to $114,155 after four years.
Studying Biomathematics involves the study of Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, And Computational Biology, Other. Any Instructional Program In Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, And Computational Biology Not Listed Above. Examples: [Biomathematics].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., biomathematics draws strong interest, with 312 degrees awarded annually. 21 colleges award biomathematics degrees, an average of 15 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 123.
By level, the 312 awards include 193 bachelor’s degrees, 64 master’s degrees and 55 doctorates.
Women earned 54% of biomathematics degrees and certificates in the latest year (170 of 312). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Asian (116) and White (91), and international students earned 53.
College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best Biomathematics Schools ranking, including 3 for bachelor’s degrees, 2 for master’s degrees and 2 for doctorates. It also ranks biomathematics schools within 5 states. In all, 21 colleges offer biomathematics programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Biomathematics Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common biomathematics credential is the bachelor’s degree: 193 of the 312 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to biomathematics call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of English Language, Computers and Electronics and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long a biomathematics degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 193 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 64 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 55 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to biomathematics, at 47.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 47.5% |
| Master’s degree | 21.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 10.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 10.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.0% |
| Some college courses | 1.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.4% |
| First professional degree | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
15 occupations are related to Biomathematics, with an average median salary of $95,450; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Data Analyst, Research Scientist, Research Analyst and Clinical Data Coordinator.
The occupation related to biomathematics with the most projected jobs is Business Intelligence Analysts, at 585,851.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 585,851 | 1.3% |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Data Scientists | 507,848 | 8.1% |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | 434,408 | -2.4% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | 358,631 | -0.2% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 300,656 | -0.9% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 276,211 | 6.3% |
| Geneticists | 183,832 | -1.1% |
Biomathematics graduates earn a median $82,809 one year after completing their program, $114,155 after four years and $123,442 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $82,809 |
| 4 years | $114,155 |
| 5 years | $123,442 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to biomathematics is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
Biomathematics has 4 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 3,916 degrees a year; the largest are Biostatistics (1,682), Bioinformatics (1,616) and Computational Biology (407). Browse all Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biostatistics | 1,682 |
| Bioinformatics | 1,616 |
| Computational Biology | 407 |
| Biometry/Biometrics | 211 |
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