Biostatisticians
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$105,650/yr
Typical range
$82,220 – $141,490
Education
Master's degree
Time to entry
About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's)
What a Biostatisticians does
Biostatisticians apply statistical methods to research in medicine, public health, and biology to evaluate treatments, analyze clinical trials, and track disease patterns. They help researchers understand whether new medical interventions actually work.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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