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Applied statistics master’s degrees
Broadly speaking, a master’s in applied statistics is designed to provide you with hands-on, practical experience in statistical methods — methods you can apply to solving real-world problems. Examples include sabermetrics, election forecasting, and more.
In contrast to programs that focus on pure theory, this degree may help you with a career in big data in the public or private sector. To that end, educational programs may supplement statistical knowledge with courses in interdisciplinary data science, research, and other essential business skills.
Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY
Master of Science in Applied Data Science
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
Complete in as few as 18 months
Credits
34
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Two letter of recommendation
- Professional resume
- Statement of purpose
- Official transcripts
Southern Methodist University • Dallas, TX
Master of Science in Data Science
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
Complete in as few as 20 months
Credits
33.5
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- One letter of recommendation
- Professional resume
- Statement of purpose
- Official transcripts
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Information and Data Science
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 12 months
Credits
27
Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
- GRE not required
Courses
Applied statistics degrees are a mix of foundational theory and elective topics. In addition to exploring problems of statistical design, analysis, and control, you’ll often be required to complete a practicum or capstone project. Degrees usually take about two years to complete.
Typical courses may include:
- Mathematical statistics
- Statistical methods
- Advanced SAS programming
- Data mining
- Predictive analytics
- Biostatistics
- Applied data analysis
Admission requirements vary from school to school. Although a degree in statistics or mathematics is not always required, candidates will likely be expected to have some combination of a relevant bachelor’s degree, knowledge of computer programming, and coursework in calculus, linear algebra, probability theory, and statistics.
Statistics visualization examples
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Master's in applied statistics programs
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Alabama
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Master of Science in Statistics
Enrollment Type
Full-Time
Length of Program
2 years
Credits
30
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate degree
- 3.0 GPA
- Unofficial/Official transcripts
- Resume
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
- TOEFL/IELTS Score for International Students
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New York University • New York, NY
Master of Science Applied Statistics for Social Science
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
1.5+ years
Credits
34-44
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate degree
- Unofficial/Official transcripts
- Resume or CV
- 3.0 GPA
- Writing Sample
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
Rochester Institute of Technology • Rochester, NY
Master of Science in Applied Statistics
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
2 years
Credits
30
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate degree
- Unofficial/Official transcript
- Resume or CV
- 3.0 GPA
- Writing Sample
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
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Southern Methodist University • Dallas, TX
Master of Science in Applied Statistics
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
2 years
Credits
36
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate degree
- Unofficial/Official transcripts
- Resume or CV
- Statement of purpose
- TOEFL/IELTS Score for International Students
- Prerequisite courses
- 3.0 GPA