2024 Best Biostatistics Doctor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia

Biostatistics is of the hottest doctor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #84 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Biostatistics Doctor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2 doctor's degrees in biostatistics to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on biostatistics students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of biostatistics students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized biostatistics related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for biostatistics students working on their doctor's degree.

More Ways to Rank Biostatistics Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biostatistics Doctor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Biostatistics in District of Columbia

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in biostatistics.

Top District of Columbia Schools for a Doctorate in Biostatistics

1

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

Georgetown University is a great choice for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in biostatistics. Georgetown is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a doctorate in biostatistics from Georgetown University

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George Washington University
Washington, DC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat George Washington University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in biostatistics. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in biostatistics from George Washington University

Best Biostatistics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Biostatistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	366	10
Pennsylvania	311	16
Maryland	190	6
Delaware	63	1

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Biostatistics Related Rankings by Major

One of 4 majors within the Biomathematics & Bioinformatics area of study, Biostatistics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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