Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, New York
MS in Biostatistics - Theory and Methods
What Should You Know About MS in Biostatistics - Theory and Methods at Columbia University in the City of New York?
MS in Biostatistics - Theory and Methods is a MS program at Columbia University in the City of New York in New York, New York, offered on campus. It requires 36 credits and takes most complete in two years (four semesters). Published tuition: $2,222 per credit (MS Biostatistics and Epidemiology, 2026-2027); estimated program fees $8,391. 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 | 36 credits |
| Length | Most complete in two years (four semesters) |
| Application | SOPHAS |
| Tuition | $2,222 per credit (MS Biostatistics and Epidemiology, 2026-2027); estimated program fees $8,391 |
| Practicum | One-term practicum and capstone |
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 $79,992 (36 credits times the per-credit rate, before fees), against a median of $38,250 across 64 MS programs with both figures.
- Its 36 credits compare with a median of 36 for MS 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 - Theory and Methods: Common Questions
How Much Does MS in Biostatistics - Theory and Methods at Columbia University in the City of New York Cost?
$2,222 per credit (MS Biostatistics and Epidemiology, 2026-2027); estimated program fees $8,391. 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 - Theory and Methods at Columbia University in the City of New York?
36 credits, Most complete in two years (four semesters), according to the program page.
How Do You Apply to MS in Biostatistics - Theory and Methods?
Applications go through SOPHAS, the centralized application for schools and programs of public health. How SOPHAS works.
Is MS in Biostatistics - Theory and Methods Accredited?
Columbia University in the City of New York's Mailman School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.