Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, New York
MS in Biostatistics - Pharmaceutical Statistics
What Should You Know About MS in Biostatistics - Pharmaceutical Statistics at Columbia University in the City of New York?
MS in Biostatistics - Pharmaceutical Statistics is a MS program at Columbia University in the City of New York in New York, New York, offered on campus. It requires 35 credits minimum and takes most complete in two years (four semesters); full or part time. Published tuition: $2,222 per credit (MS Biostatistics and Epidemiology, 2026-2027). Columbia University in the City of New York's Mailman School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.
Program Details
| Degree | MS |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Credits | 35 credits minimum |
| Length | Most complete in two years (four semesters); full or part time |
| Application | SOPHAS |
| Tuition | $2,222 per credit (MS Biostatistics and Epidemiology, 2026-2027) |
From publichealth.columbia.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- At $2,222 per credit, this program is the 55th lowest of 70 MS programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $1,149).
- Estimated tuition is $77,770 (35 credits times the per-credit rate, before fees), against a median of $38,250 across 64 MS programs with both figures.
- Its 35 credits compare with a median of 36 for MS programs, one of the shorter programs.
- Among 154 programs with a biostatistics track, the median published rate is $992 per credit.
- This site lists 139 on campus MS programs, this one included.
Where This Program Can Lead
Its biostatistics coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in New York, BLS May 2025):
- Biostatistician: $136,020
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MS in Biostatistics - Pharmaceutical Statistics: Common Questions
How Much Does MS in Biostatistics - Pharmaceutical Statistics at Columbia University in the City of New York Cost?
$2,222 per credit (MS Biostatistics and Epidemiology, 2026-2027). Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Columbia University in the City of New York.
How Long Is MS in Biostatistics - Pharmaceutical Statistics at Columbia University in the City of New York?
35 credits minimum, Most complete in two years (four semesters); full or part time, according to the program page.
How Do You Apply to MS in Biostatistics - Pharmaceutical Statistics?
Applications go through SOPHAS, the centralized application for schools and programs of public health. How SOPHAS works.
Is MS in Biostatistics - Pharmaceutical Statistics Accredited?
Columbia University in the City of New York's Mailman School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.