Biostatisticians

Also Called: Biostatistician

Master's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$58,690

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Biostatisticians do

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

  • Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
  • Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.
  • Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.
Industry Areas:

Information Technology

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Face-to-Face Discussions

Tools

  • Scanners
  • Mainframe computers
  • Notebook computers
  • Laser printers
  • Plotter printers

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
Minitab
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Mathematics
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Science

Knowledge

Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • 44% Master's degree
  • 40% Doctoral degree
  • 8% Post-doctoral training

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Photographers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Survey Researchers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Biostatisticians Currently Selected

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • American University

    Washington, DC

  • Averett University

    Danville, VA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)

Work Styles

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Achievement/Effort

Values

  • Achievement
  • Independence
  • Recognition

Abilities

  • Math
  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Biostatisticians across the country typically make.

$28.22 / hour
$58,690 /year

Entry Level

$50.05 / hour
$104,110 /year

Median Level

$78.54 / hour
$163,360 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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