MS Applied Statistics at Syracuse University

Programme overview

The MS in Applied Statistics is a professional degree run by the Interdisciplinary Statistics Program. It emphasizes applications and prepares students to apply statistical methods to measurements from government, health, industry and management, with faculty drawn from several departments and schools.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Interdisciplinary Statistics Program | Duration: 33 graduate credits (11 courses beyond the bachelor's degree) | Intake: Application deadline March 15 for applicants not currently enrolled at Syracuse | Study mode: full-time | Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Core of 12 credits: MAT 521 Introduction to Probability and Statistics, MAT 525 Mathematical Statistics (or MAT 652), one regression analysis course, and STT/MAT 750 Statistical Consulting; students not taking consulting complete a 3-credit STT 690 applied project. Students submit a plan of study for approval in their first semester.

Career pathways

Applied statisticians are in demand at government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, consulting firms and financial companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Designed for quantitatively oriented students with bachelor's degrees in fields such as agriculture, biological or physical sciences, business and management, computer science, engineering, mathematics or social sciences; working professionals who handle data are also considered. Expected background is one introductory statistics course, one regression course and four courses in application areas. GRE scores (or equivalent) and undergraduate performance are evaluated. Apply online by March 15. To graduate, students need at least 3.0 in each of the four core courses and a 3.0 programme GPA.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall entry for most graduate programmes; spring entry for College of Engineering and Computer Science master's programmes and College of Law LL.M.

Graduate deadlines for fall: College of Engineering and Computer Science master's May 1 and PhD December 15; College of Visual and Performing Arts February 1; School of Architecture January 3; College of Law J.D. rolling admission, LL.M. May 15, J.D. for foreign law graduates June 1. Spring: Engineering and Computer Science master's November 1; Law LL.M. November 15. Other colleges set deadlines by programme.

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