How to Become a Biostatistician
Apply statistical theory and methods to biological, public health, and medical research to design experiments and analyze clinical trial data. It typically requires a master's or doctoral degree, with a median salary of $98,920 per year and much faster than average projected job growth.
Median pay
$98,920/yr
Typical range
$56,000 to $167,000
Job growth
30%
Openings / yr
10,400
Majors that lead here
Key skills
- Statistical Modeling
- Clinical Trial Design
- SAS/R Programming
- Survival Analysis
- Data Management
Helpful certifications
- PStat (Professional Statistician)
- SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst
Is this career a fit?
Remote-friendly
78/100
Work-life balance
75/100
Stress level
28/100
Satisfaction
76/100
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