MS Statistics and Data Science at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The M.S. in Statistics and Data Science provides training in modern statistical methods focused on extracting knowledge from data. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with departments such as neuroscience, biology and chemistry and is part of the Western Regional Graduate Program.

Department: Department of Mathematics & Statistics | Intake: Fall (March 1 deadline); Spring (November 1 deadline) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Degree requirements are set out in the M.S. in Statistics and Data Science graduate handbook; the program covers fundamental statistical methods and data science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Mathematics & Statistics (M.S. programmes): transcripts from previous institutions; Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson or Cambridge English scores if educated in a non-English-speaking country; three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose; curriculum vitae. GRE was recommended but not required for applicants through Spring 2025. Deadlines: March 1 (Fall), November 1 (Spring).

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Graduate entry terms are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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