The Department of Biostatistics at the University of Pittsburgh has secured prestigious rankings, placing sixth in graduating PhD students (173) and thirteenth in graduating master's students (221) since 2003, according to data sourced from the National Center for Educational Statistics as reported by amstat.org. This recognition highlights the department's commitment to excellence and significant contributions to the field of biostatistics. The rankings reflect the success of the department in nurturing and guiding both master's and PhD students over the years. Department Chair Yan Ma expressed pride in the department's accomplishments, stating, "These rankings affirm the dedication of our faculty, the quality of our programs, and the outstanding achievements of our students."