Tallahassee,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Statistical Data Science in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University
Florida State University
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Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science in Statistics with a specialization in Statistical Data Science focuses on practical training in data management techniques and statistical methodologies, along with expertise in computational and analytical software, preparing graduates for high employability. Students in this program gain foundational knowledge in applied statistics and develop skills in SAS and R programming to address data management and analysis challenges commonly encountered in data-driven decision-making across government and industry sectors.
Florida State University's Statistics Department provides two Master's programs: a standard MS in Statistics (36 credit hours) and an MS in Statistics with a Statistical Data Science concentration (32 credit hours).
Additionally, the department offers an MS in Biostatistics (36 credit hours). Both degree paths can be pursued through coursework or a thesis track.
This program can be finished in three semesters, requiring 32 credit units.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
At least a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average GPA in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree, OR
A graduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, AND
TEST SCORES - Scores will be considered by the department for up to 5 years after the exam is taken. If ETS will not send your scores but it has been within 5 years since you sat for an exam, please include your official test score copy in your online application. FSU's school code is 5219
GRE Scores The GRE IS REQUIRED for Ph.D. applicants, however, FSU is waiving the GRE for MS applicants for spring and fall 2024.
The minimum scores accepted are:
Quantitative Reasoning (Q) score: 155
Verbal Reasoning (V) score: 146
English-speaking Scores - if your first language is not English, you must submit an English-speaking test score.
If you do not wish to be considered for funding, you must have a minimum score of the following on one of the following tests:
Internet Based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
Michigan Language Assessment: 55 (Fall 2022 and Forward)
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Cambridge C1 Advanced Level: 180 (Fall 2022 and Forward)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55
Duolingo: 120 (Summer 2022 and Forward)
To be considered for departmental graduate teaching assistantships, you must have at least the following:
TOEFL Overall: 90
Speaking score: 23
TOEFL WAIVER: If you have a degree (BS, MS, or higher) from a US school or a country where English is the native language, the University's TOEFL score requirement can be waived. However, all international students who are receiving an assistantship that scored 25 or below on the TOEFL speaking section will be required to take a SPEAK test given by FSU before classes begin.
A graduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, AND
TEST SCORES - Scores will be considered by the department for up to 5 years after the exam is taken. If ETS will not send your scores but it has been within 5 years since you sat for an exam, please include your official test score copy in your online application. FSU's school code is 5219
GRE Scores The GRE IS REQUIRED for Ph.D. applicants, however, FSU is waiving the GRE for MS applicants for spring and fall 2024.
The minimum scores accepted are:
Quantitative Reasoning (Q) score: 155
Verbal Reasoning (V) score: 146
English-speaking Scores - if your first language is not English, you must submit an English-speaking test score.
If you do not wish to be considered for funding, you must have a minimum score of the following on one of the following tests:
Internet Based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
Michigan Language Assessment: 55 (Fall 2022 and Forward)
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Cambridge C1 Advanced Level: 180 (Fall 2022 and Forward)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55
Duolingo: 120 (Summer 2022 and Forward)
To be considered for departmental graduate teaching assistantships, you must have at least the following:
TOEFL Overall: 90
Speaking score: 23
TOEFL WAIVER: If you have a degree (BS, MS, or higher) from a US school or a country where English is the native language, the University's TOEFL score requirement can be waived. However, all international students who are receiving an assistantship that scored 25 or below on the TOEFL speaking section will be required to take a SPEAK test given by FSU before classes begin.
Tuition
USD
19,993