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2026 Best Biostatistics Schools in Pennsylvania

2 Colleges in the United States
43 Biostatistics Degrees Awarded
$74,721 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biostatistics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for biostatistics students.

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Best Schools for Biostatistics in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biostatistics education in Pennsylvania.

Top Schools in Biostatistics

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania tops our 2026 ranking of the best biostatistics schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 14 biostatistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biostatistics degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $99,682 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. More information about a degree in biostatistics from University Of Pennsylvania

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus one of the top schools for biostatistics. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 16 biostatistics degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their biostatistics degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $56,926 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,958. Read more about the biostatistics program at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #3 makes Drexel University one of the top schools for biostatistics. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. Drexel University awarded about 13 biostatistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biostatistics degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $67,556. Typical student debt for the program is $28,838. See the full biostatistics program report for Drexel University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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