Major · CIP 26.11

Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology

1,624 international students graduated in Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology in the 2024–25 academic year. 216 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsSciences & Mathematics
1,624
International graduates, 2024–25
78 bachelor's · 1,189 master's · 285 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
216
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-10294,300 openings a year · 4,637 LCA filings4,300+4.7%$98,9204,637
Data ScientistsSOC 15-205124,800 openings a year · 32,451 LCA filings24,800+34.6%$120,23032,451
StatisticiansSOC 15-20411,900 openings a year · 3,479 LCA filings1,900+11%$105,6503,479

College teaching in this field: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology