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

Biostatistics is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #154 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Biostatistics Master's Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 41 master's degrees in biostatistics to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to biostatistics students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other biostatistics students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized biostatistics related body.

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

One Size Does Not Fit All

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

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Biostatistics in District of Columbia

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for biostatistics students seeking a a master's degree.

Top District of Columbia Schools for a Master's in Biostatistics

1

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

30 Annual Graduates

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

2

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in biostatistics has to take a look at George Washington University. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s 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	695	165
Pennsylvania	607	33
Maryland	363	11
New Jersey	346	6

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Rankings in Majors Related to Biostatistics

Biostatistics is one of 4 different types of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Biostatistics

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Bioinformatics	39

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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay. More about our data sources and methodologies.