by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for biostatistics students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 213 master's degrees in biostatistics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of biostatistics for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for biostatistics students working on their master's degree.
The biostatistics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biostatistics Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in biostatistics.
Duke University is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in biostatistics. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in biostatistics from Duke University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in biostatistics needs to take a look at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in biostatistics from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Emory University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in biostatistics. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in biostatistics from Emory University
It is difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in biostatistics. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in biostatistics from Vanderbilt University
GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in biostatistics from George Mason University
Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in biostatistics from University of Florida
Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in biostatistics from University of Georgia
Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in biostatistics from Florida State University
Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in biostatistics from Virginia Commonwealth University
Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a master’s in biostatistics from Tulane University of Louisiana
Learn about other programs related to Biostatistics that might interest you.
Explore the best biostatistics schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 32 |
| Georgia | 370 | 48 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 66 |
| Virginia | 331 | 11 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 8 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 19 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 4 |
| Alabama | 258 | 4 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 10 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 3 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 8 |
Biostatistics is one of 4 different types of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bioinformatics | 76 |
| Biometry/Biometrics | 14 |
| Biomathematics | 3 |
