MS Applied Statistics at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees in Applied Statistics provide the background to seek employment in statistics, data science or related fields, with training in applied statistics and consulting as well as the theory of statistics pertinent to applications.

Faculty: Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Statistics | Duration: 30 credits | Intake: Fall only | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

The MA (non-thesis) requires 30 credits: STAT 2630-2640, STAT 2131-2132, at least three credits of supervised statistical consulting (STAT 2381), three further statistics methods or theory courses and two graduate courses outside statistics, plus passing the Preliminary Evaluation. Popular electives include nonparametric statistics, categorical data analysis, multivariate analysis, statistical learning, data mining, time series, survival analysis and Bayesian statistics. The MS thesis option reduces the outside courses to one and adds six thesis credits.

Career pathways

Employment in statistics, data science or related fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prerequisites: three semesters of calculus and one course in linear algebra; a year of mathematical statistics (equivalent to STAT 1151-1152) is strongly recommended. Applicants lacking prerequisites may be admitted at the discretion of the Graduate Committee. Application via GradCAS by March 1, 2027, $75 fee, unofficial transcripts, personal statement, three referees; GRE not required for master's applicants. International applicants: IELTS minimum 7.0 (6.5 per section) or Duolingo minimum 120 unless exempt.

Domestic applicants: USD 27,412 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 49,272 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

Entry terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) and deadlines are set by each school or department; the University's graduate catalog lists Fall, Spring and Summer terms for new graduate students.

Graduate and professional applications are made online to the school or department of intended study, with deadlines set by each school or department; official English-test results are required from applicants from countries where English is not the official language.

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