MS Statistics at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

If you're passionate about data and want to be at the forefront of solving complex problems, an advanced degree in statistics will develop the skills and knowledge you need to excel in a rapidly growing field. Data is big business, and our graduates are in demand in health care, finance, technology, government and academia. Job possibilities include data collection, analysis and interpretation for problem solving and data-driven decision making.

Faculty: McCausland College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Statistics | Duration: 15 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Study a broad range of both statistical theory and application, and enjoy the flexibility to address your particular interests. Courses include data analysis, mathematical statistics and linear statistical models. You'll apply statistical knowledge to substantial problems and learn to successfully communicate knowledge to others.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Data Scientist, Statistician, Biostatistician, Data Analyst, Financial Analyst, Market Research Analyst.

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Application information

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 applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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