Lower-ranked/unranked Biostatistics PhD Programs for Mediocre Students?

[cikerocks]

Hello, I was wondering if someone could provide a couple suggestions (if they exist) for biostatistics PhD programs for mediocre/poor students. I do have As in the undergrad mathematical statistics courses but I also have a ton of B+ grades and my GPA is around 3.5 at a decent state school (but not UMich/Berkeley/UCLA/UNC level). I posted a more detailed profile earlier, pretty much the only thing that has changed is that I will have an A in linear algebra (second proof based course), B+ in real analysis, B+ in grad level mathematical statistics course, P/F partial differential equations. Thank you!!

Edited May 9, 2021 by cikerocks

[bayessays]

Look at the US News rankings from 60s-90s (approximately Medical College of Wisconsin down to VCU).

[cyberwulf]

With strong letters you should be able to crack a program ranked in the 15-25 range for biostat programs (think Iowa, Vanderbilt, Florida, etc.)

If you can shoulder the cost (or get a scholarship/fellowship), you could definitely get into a top-10 Masters program, where good performance could put you in a position for much better admissions results.