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Biomathematics & Bioinformatics at Columbia University in the City of New York

If you are interested in studying Biomathematics & Bioinformatics, consider the program at Columbia University in the City of New York. Get started with the following essential facts.

Columbia University in the City of New York sits in New York, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 184 biomathematics & bioinformatics graduations were recorded at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Studying Online at Columbia University in the City of New York

Many students take online classes at Columbia University in the City of New York. Among 35,173 students, 1,499 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,519 (7%) took at least some classes online.

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Rankings at Columbia University in the City of New York

Rankings can help you compare Columbia University in the City of New York’s Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#5 of 15
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#5 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#11 of 65
Best Value	Nationwide	#36 of 61

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#5 of 15
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#5 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#11 of 65
Best Value	Nationwide	#36 of 61

Earnings for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York

Students who complete Columbia University in the City of New York’s Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$95,917
2 years	$91,617
3 years	$98,305
4 years	$138,598
5 years	$158,515

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $138,598, compared with $112,690 for all Columbia University in the City of New York graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York are 68% women (126) and 32% men (58).

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Master’s Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Of the 131 master’s biomathematics & bioinformatics graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, 63% were women (82) and 37% were men (49).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	13
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	97
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 16% of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, below the national average of 25%.*

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Doctoral Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Among the 11 doctoral biomathematics & bioinformatics graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics doctoral degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	4
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics doctoral degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, higher than the national average of 20%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Concentrations at Columbia University in the City of New York

The Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program at Columbia University in the City of New York breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biostatistics	163
Bioinformatics	21

Highest-Paying Careers for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Graduates

Graduates of the Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program at Columbia University in the City of New York work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Statisticians	$130,349
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.