slubicki

Yes, cyberwulf, in my mind I know you are correct, but for a variety of probably impractical reasons (greater cultural affinity with the other students, for example) I "emotionally" prefer NCSU. But given UNC's Biostats rep and direct medical affiliations, it probably will be the choice I make. Surprisingly, however, NCSU program seems more mathematically rigorous. For example, introductory Real Analysis is required.

Well, I am pleased that I have these options, but I only have two weeks to make my decision, and I am stuck. I am pursuing this course of study as a mid-career professional, so at this point I do not plan to pursue a PhD. So, my question really boils down to which degree will give the most employment opportunities in the Triangle after completion. Any ideas?

For the first decade after college I worked in the computational geometry division of a computer graphics company. After that I did much less interesting consulting type work, so I look forward to being challenged again.

Thus far I have been accepted into UNC's MS program in Biostatistics. I have a BS in Mathematics and Computer Science from Duke, and my undergrad GPA was 3.66. My relevant grades were as follows: Calc I: A Calc II: A Calc III: A Linear Algebra: A Probability: A Statistics: A- Intro Real Analysis: A Since I worked for many years after graduation, I took one undergraduate and two graduate level statistics courses at NCSU for review and to boost my application. I received two A+'s and an A. GRE: 168/164/4.0 Also, the biostatistics program at UNC is part of their school of public health, so I believe it may have helped my application that I have been an active volunteer and supporter of local community health initiatives. Hope this helps, and good luck!