Make a difference in the medical, dental, nursing and public health fields through statistics analysis and data-driven decision making.
The University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences offers a Master of Science in Biostatistics and a Certificate in Biostatistics – both available 100% online. Learn from faculty with distinguished academic credentials with a strong commitment to applied research. These programs focus on the theory and practice of using cutting-edge data analysis tools to collect, manage and evaluate biostatistical data, as well as evaluate emerging statistical methods.
Both programs are available and accessible to a diverse population of applicants from all backgrounds and industries If you have a bachelor's degree in any field and dream of a career in biostatistics, statistics or data science, fill out the form to find out how to take the next step toward achieving your goals.
Get started today!
The overall employment of statisticians is projected to grow 31 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, graduates of biostatistics typically earn a median wage of $95,570 per year (bls.gov). Graduates often pursue careers in the following: :
In 2016, statisticians earned a median annual salary of $80,500 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The field is projected to experience a staggering 34% growth rate from 2014-2024.
