Statistics, MS
Do you have the innate ability to examine and interpret patterns in data? Statisticians are in demand in fields as diverse as medicine, business, science and technology. You'll learn to use predictive modeling and computation to analyze data in a wide variety of practical applications.
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Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Spring semester admission is limited to students in the accelerated master's program.
Degree description
The Master of Science program in statistics draws upon a wide spectrum of faculty research and teaching interests, including from faculty outside the school. As a result, your plan of study can be transdisciplinary and tailored to reflect your individual needs and goals.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours and a portfolio - Professional Track, or
30 credit hours and a thesis - Academic Track, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (STP 593) - Academic Track, or
30 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam and an oral comprehensive exam - Academic Track
Required Core (3 credit hours) Track Coursework (9 or 12 credit hours) Electives (9-18 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0-6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information Students in the professional track complete the portfolio culminating experience, and students in the academic track choose from an applied project, thesis or comprehensive exams. Prerequisites may not be used to complete the 30 credit hours required for the degree. Students who select the thesis or applied project option must defend it through an oral examination. The thesis must conform to the Graduate College format requirements.
ECN 525 Applied Regression Models (3) or
IEE 578 Regression Analysis (3) or
STP 530 Applied Regression Analysis (3)
ECN 599 or IEE 599 or STP 599 Thesis (6)
STP 593 Applied Project (3)
oral and written comprehensive exam (0)
portfolio (0)
Students in the MS program in statistics are required to select one of the two available tracks: the academic track or the professional track. Students should speak with their advisor regarding the selection of a track and elective coursework based on the target career.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Apply advanced statistical methods to analyze data.
- Evaluate statistical approaches to problem-solving using the underlying theory of advanced statistical methods.
- Apply advanced statistical skills to real-world problems.
Apply advanced statistical methods to analyze data.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in mathematics, statistics or a closely related area from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Admission Information Applicants should have completed the following courses (equivalents at ASU are given in parentheses), and applicants who lack any of these prerequisite courses must complete them before being considered for admission:
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 07/01 | Final* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 12/10 | Final* |
*A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Admission Services by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Statistical analysis and data mining have been identified as two of the most desirable skills in today's job market.
Graduates with a master's degree in statistics can pursue a broad variety of careers in fields as diverse as business, finance, engineering, technology, education, marketing, government and other areas of the economy. These are just a few of the top career opportunities:
- actuary
- business consultant or analyst
- data scientist
- financial analyst
- market research analyst
- software engineer
- statistician
This program also provides preparation for students interested in doctoral study and a faculty-track academic career.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
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WXLR A213
grad.math@asu.edu
480-965-3951
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
