Master of Science in Statistics

Program Description

The Master of Science in Statistics is a thirty-seven hour program designed to produce professionally competent statisticians who will be able to accept positions in business, industry and public service. The degree also provides the academic foundations needed to pursue doctoral studies. The program may be completed with or without a thesis.

Admissions

Applicants seeking admission to the graduate program in Statistics must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

1. Graduate Application
2. Application fee
3. Official transcript(s) of all previous college work
4. Official GRE scores
5. Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (for international applicants)
6. Three letters of recommendation 

An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred for admission into the Statistics program. However, GPA and GRE scores do not constitute the primary criteria for admission. Based on a review of an applicant's undergraduate transcript, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics may require completion of undergraduate stem courses as a condition for admission.

Degree Requirements

The degree requires a minimum of thirty-seven hours of graduate credit. An oral comprehensive examination is administered by the advisory committee for each degree candidate. The oral examination must be scheduled with the Graduate Advisor at least three weeks in advance.  Students must be enrolled the semester in which they take the comprehensive examination. Requirements specified in the degree plan are subject to minor modification by the department. Also, to ensure a balanced program, all electives must be approved by the graduate advisor or an authorized representative of the graduate Statistics faculty.

Master of Science (MS) in Statistics (thesis option)

Master of Science (MS) in Statistics (non-thesis option)