Alumni Outcomes

Open doors to career opportunities across sectors and organizations as well as access to amazing Biostatistics Alumni.

A chart showing first post-graduation outcomes for M.S. in Biostatistics alumni based on 2016-2021 surveys. Of 130 outcomes, 71% are employed, 20% are pursuing advanced degrees, and 9% are looking for opportunities or volunteering.

Upon completion of the Master’s in Biostatistics program, the majority of our students have found full-time positions at private, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. Others have gone on to pursue further graduate education in PhD programs or MD programs.

Contact the Biostatistics administrative team at biostatistics@georgetown.edu to connect with Biostatistics alumni.

Career Opportunities

Read this 2009 article from the New York Times that accurately predicted the popularity of statistics in the workforce.

#1 Degree for Jobs

According to Forbes magazine in 2016, Biostatistics-related jobs are projected to grow by 23% by 2024, making the Master’s in Biostatistics the #1 graduate degree to pursue.

How to begin the job search?

Connect with our Career Strategy & Professional Development Office for additional resources, including mock interviews, resume review sessions, and career blog.