MS Statistics at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The thesis option (Master of Science) of the Master's in Statistics at Pitt requires students to find a faculty thesis director and to write and defend a master's thesis. The programme is primarily intended for students working toward their PhDs in Statistics.

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

Requirements mirror the MA (30 credits including STAT 2630-2640 and STAT 2131-2132 and a Preliminary Evaluation) but with four graduate electives plus six credits of STAT 2001 Research and Thesis and a thesis defence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Statistics: three semesters of calculus, one course in linear algebra and a year of mathematical statistics (equivalent to STAT 1151-1152); applicants lacking some prerequisites may be admitted at the discretion of the Graduate Committee and should address this in the personal statement. Application via GradCAS by March 1, 2027 for the MA programmes, with a $75 fee, unofficial transcripts, a personal statement, and names of three referees. GRE scores are not required for master's applicants. International applicants: IELTS minimum 7.0 (6.5 in each section) or Duolingo minimum 120, unless exempt (degree from a regionally accredited US institution or TOEFL-exempt country).

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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