University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MS in Biostatistics
What Should You Know About MS in Biostatistics at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
MS in Biostatistics is a MS program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offered on campus. It requires 40 credits of coursework. Published tuition: $1,305 per credit part-time; $16,070 per term full-time (Pennsylvania resident, School of Public Health). The program treats the GRE as optional. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.
2 Concentrations
- Health Data Science
- Statistical and Computational Genetics
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Program Details
| Degree | MS |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Credits | 40 credits of coursework |
| GRE | optional |
| Application | SOPHAS |
| Tuition | $1,305 per credit part-time; $16,070 per term full-time (Pennsylvania resident, School of Public Health) |
| Practicum | Statistical consulting practicum and MS thesis |
From publichealth.pitt.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- At $1,305 per credit, this program is the 38th lowest of 70 MS programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $1,149).
- Estimated tuition is $52,200 (40 credits times the per-credit rate, before fees), against a median of $38,250 across 64 MS programs with both figures.
- Its 40 credits compare with a median of 36 for MS programs, so expect more coursework or a longer program.
- 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 Pennsylvania, BLS May 2025):
- Biostatistician: $93,830
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MS in Biostatistics: Common Questions
How Much Does MS in Biostatistics at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Cost?
$1,305 per credit part-time; $16,070 per term full-time (Pennsylvania resident, School of Public Health). Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
How Long Is MS in Biostatistics at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
40 credits of coursework, according to the program page.
Does MS in Biostatistics Require the GRE?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus treats the GRE as optional for this program, according to its admissions information.
How Do You Apply to MS in Biostatistics?
Applications go through SOPHAS, the centralized application for schools and programs of public health. How SOPHAS works.
Is MS in Biostatistics Accredited?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.