Master's pragrams in Biostatistics: which should I choose?

[tubaby]

I have been admitted into the following universities, all are master's programs in Biostatistics:

University of Pittsburgh (MS)

Georgetown University (MS)

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (MPH)

TAMU (MPH)

University of South Carolina (MS)

Please give me some suggestions. Thank you!

[bynbutterfly]

I have been admitted into the following universities, all are master's programs in Biostatistics:

University of Pittsburgh (MS)

Georgetown University (MS)

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (MPH)

TAMU (MPH)

University of South Carolina (MS)

Please give me some suggestions. Thank you!

I only know something about Georgetown. It is one year and a half program and you can have RA.

[Bruin123]

It also depends on what you want to do afterwards. The MS and MPH are vastly differnent degrees: generally MS programs are very heavy in applied methodology training, programming, and some theoretical statistics, whereas the MPH emphasizes broad perspectives across all fields of public health with just a few extra classes in Biostats. And if you are considering eventually going for a PhD in the subject, an MS is much better preparation. Also, MS programs tend to be cheaper/easier to find RA positions (the MPH is considered a professional degree program, the MS an academic).

[tubaby]

It also depends on what you want to do afterwards. The MS and MPH are vastly differnent degrees: generally MS programs are very heavy in applied methodology training, programming, and some theoretical statistics, whereas the MPH emphasizes broad perspectives across all fields of public health with just a few extra classes in Biostats. And if you are considering eventually going for a PhD in the subject, an MS is much better preparation. Also, MS programs tend to be cheaper/easier to find RA positions (the MPH is considered a professional degree program, the MS an academic).

I appreciate your reply. Academia may be a good choice for me.

I am an international student. Are you in the US? Is an MS there only preparation for a Phd in the same subject? Do most people in the US with MS degrees go for a Phd or immediately start working?

[tubaby]

Does anyone know the employment situation of graduates from University of Pittsburgh?

[tubaby]

Does anybody have any idea, please?

[Xero735]

Honestly I would go to Georgetown

[tubaby]

Does anyone know the employment situation of graduates from University of Pittsburgh? I sincerely look forward to and appreciate any response!