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Outcomes for Doctorates † (SED, 2000–2004)
Outcomes for 2000–2004 Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Epidemiology doctorate recipients from SUNY at Albany
	Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Epidemiology
Time to Degree ?
A short time to degree can mean lower expenses for you and less time away from employment.
Median years required to complete a doctorate	6.0*
Employment Status at Graduation ?
High placement rates may mean that a department does a good job of helping students find jobs or that its graduates are perceived as more employable.
Job / contract / definite commitment	87%*
Negotiating with specific organizations	5%*
Still seeking	7%*
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Tuition and Other Expenses at the Institution (IPEDS, 2005)
Tuition and other expenses at SUNY at Albany.
	SUNY at Albany
Graduate Tuition and Fees, Out-of-State Students ?
State-funded universities often charge lower rates for students who are considered residents of the state. If you are from out of state, it may take some time to become a resident. Check with the institution about residency requirements.
Full-time students: Tuition ?	$10,920
Many students do not pay full tuition. See the information on tuition remission.
Full-time students: Fees ?	$1,049
The fixed sum charged to students for items not covered by tuition and required of such a large proportion of all students that the student who does NOT pay the charge is an exception
Part-time students: Cost per credit hour	$455
Graduate Tuition and Fees, In-State Students ?
State-funded universities often charge lower rates for students who are considered residents of the state. If you are from out of state, it may take some time to become a resident. Check with the institution about residency requirements.
Full-time students: Tuition ?	$6,900
Many students do not pay full tuition. See the information on tuition remission.
Full-time students: Fees ?	$1,049
The fixed sum charged to students for items not covered by tuition and required of such a large proportion of all students that the student who does NOT pay the charge is an exception
Part-time students: Cost per credit hour	$288
Tuition Remission for the Program † (SED, 2000–2004) ?
Students often do not pay the full amount of tuition. For example, teaching and research assistantships often provide for remission of most or all of a graduate student’s tuition. 0% remission means that the student pays full tuition; 100% remission means that the student pays no tuition.
	Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Epidemiology
Median tuition remission	67%*
→ More about expenses and financial support for graduate students, Biometry & Statistics, SUNY at Albany
Graduate Students in the Program (GSPD, 2005)
Total
Total	28
Enrollment Status
Full time	43%
Part time	57%
Sex
Men	54%
Women	46%
Citizenship
US citizens / permanent residents	43%
Temporary visa holders	57%
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Graduate Degrees † (IPEDS, 2001–2005)
2001–2005 Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Epidemiology degrees from SUNY at Albany
	SUNY at Albany: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Epidemiology
Master's degrees
Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Epidemiology master's degrees	24
Doctoral degrees
Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Epidemiology doctoral degrees	6
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Contact Information (IPEDS, 2005)
	SUNY at Albany
Mail
Address	1400 Washington Street
	Albany, NY 12222
Phone
General information	(518) 442-3300 ext. 3300
Web
Web site	http://www.albany.edu
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