PUBLIC HEALTH
Biostatistician
To be a successful Biostatistician you should...
have ability and a strong interest in science, have the ability to follow a problem to conclusion, have the ability to work with a variety of people, have the ability to work with governmental regulations, have the ability to think logically, have the ability to speak and write effectively, have the ability to exercise patience, flexibility, and a willingness to work in different locations under a variety of conditions.
What will my job be like?
Biostatisticians help develop research studies to study patterns of diseases and treatments for diseases. Biostatisticians apply mathematics and statistics to the compilation, analysis, and reporting of health-related information.
Biostatisticians might estimate what percentage of a certain population is likely to develop a disease, consider the likelihood of disease transmission, and look at data from clinical trials and studies to determine the best method of intervention.
Biostatisticians also use their expertise in sampling and statistical significance to assist health investigators in designing studies.
Where could I work?
Biostatisticians are usually employed in local and state health departments, federal or state agencies, private industry, and research.
Other workplace settings:
- Colleges and Universities
- Biopharmaceuticals
Average Annual Salary
$104,860 per year
What is the future of this career?
Overall employment of mathematicians and statisticians is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 2,500 openings for mathematicians and statisticians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Type of Education/Training
Biostatisticians receive their education through academic programs at colleges or universities. Biostatisticians must earn at least a bachelor’s degree, and most academic programs require a master’s or doctoral degree.
Where could I get the education/training?
- Eastern Connecticut State University
- Fairfield University School of Nursing
- Quinnipiac University
- Sacred Heart University
- Southern Connecticut State University
- University of Bridgeport
- University of Connecticut Health Center
- Yale University School of Medicine
Licensing/Certification
Licensure is not required in the state of Connecticut.
More Information
American Statistical Association
732 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684-1221
Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health
1615 L Street NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20036
202-296-1099
