Biostatistics is an integral part in solving public health public health and medical questions using innovative and quantitative statistical methods.
- 30% average job growth from 2018 - 2028 for Statisticians! (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Statistician was the #2 ranked in Best Business Jobs (2019, 2021), #5 in Best STEM Jobs, and #6 in the 100 Best Jobs (2019, US News and World Report)
Biostatistics research is important to public health because it can:
- Evaluate the effectiveness of new drugs
- Determine the risk factors for different diseases
- Evaluate health care interventions
- Explain biological phenomena
- Assess the performance of new medical imaging technologies in practice
- Model emerging epidemics
Degree Programs
Pitt Biostatistics is internationally known and ranked in the top 20 among all biostatistics programs in the U.S.