Length of Training
A bachelor’s degree with a major in statistics, biostatistics and mathematics is the minimum requirement for entry-level positions, however most jobs require a masters or doctoral degree. Course work includes 18 or more hours in the areas of statistics, epidemiology, demography, and geographic information systems, in addition to core public health courses.


Educational Programs

University or College

City

Degree*

Rice University	Houston	M,D

Texas A&M University System Health Science Center	College Station	M

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston	Houston	M,D

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center	Houston	M,D

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston	Galveston	M

University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth	Fort Worth	M,D

*D- Doctorate  M-Masters  B-Bachelor  A-Associates  C-Certificate