Long Beach,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Master of Science in Applied Statistics program equips students with the skills to apply statistical techniques for deriving accurate and insightful conclusions from data. Graduates learn to proficiently analyze real-world datasets using statistical tools like SAS, SPSS, Minitab, and R, while effectively presenting their results. To earn the degree, students must complete 30 course units and either pass two comprehensive exams or complete a thesis/project. Most students finish the program within four semesters. After graduation, alumni pursue careers as statistical analysts across various sectors including industry, government, and academia, with some continuing their education through doctoral programs at other institutions.