Syracuse,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Applied Statistics in Syracuse, NY United States | Syracuse University
Syracuse University
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Syracuse, NY United States
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Qualification
Master's Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Master of Sciences Degree in Applied Statistics
The Master of Science program in Applied Statistics is a professional degree program administrated by the Interdisciplinary Statistics Program based in the College of Arts & Sciences. The program prepares students to apply cutting-edge statistical methodologies and theory in making meaningful inferences on the measurements obtained from government, health science and services, industry, and management.
Why do you come to Syracuse University for this degree?
Since our program includes professors from computer and information science, education, engineering, management, mathematics, psychology, and the social sciences, among others, the program is interdisciplinary in nature and it is distinguished from other graduate programs in statistics by its emphasis on applications. By learning a variety of statistical software and through proper training in statistical consulting, our graduates will be able to analyze real-world data correctly and efficiently.
Where are the career opportunities?
Applied statisticians are highly sought in diverse fields like government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, consulting firms and financial companies.
Who will you become after?
Upon completion of program, students will be able to:
- Implement trending statistical methods to solve problems;
- Analyze large data set using various statistical packages;
- Participate and work in problem-solving teams;
- Present results verbally and in writing.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
The master’s degree in applied statistics requires completion of 33 graduate credits. Each candidate must submit a coherent program of 11 courses beyond the bachelor’s degree, subject to the following requirements.
Within the first semester after admission to the degree program, the students will plan their course of study in consultation with their advisors and submit it for approval to the Statistics Program Director. In order to graduate, a student must earn (1) at least a 3.0 grade in each of the four core courses, (2) a GPA of 3.0 or better in this program of study leading to the M.S. in applied statistics, and (3) no more than two Cs in his/her statistics program coursework.
The absence of either a comprehensive final examination or a master’s thesis is compensated for by an additional 3 credits of coursework, represented by STT 690, whose objective is to apply knowledge of statistics to some real world problem.
Core Courses (12 credits)
- MAT 521: Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- MAT 525: Mathematical Statistics (or MAT 652)
- One of the following in regression analysis :
- MAT 654
- PSY 757
- MAS 766
- APM 630 [1]
- SOC 714
- ECN 621
- PPA 810
- STT 750 / MAT 750: Statistical Consulting [2]
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
or TOEFL 80
or Duolingo 120
Qualification Requirements
What background is needed for the program?
The program is intended for quantitatively oriented students with bachelors' degrees in agriculture, biological sciences, business and management, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physical or social sciences or a related field. This program is also suitable for professionals who handle data in their current positions, and who are mostly interested in the practical side of statistics. All applicants are expected to have a basic foundation in statistical training that includes one course in introductory statistics, one course in regression analysis, and four courses in applications areas. Graduate Record Examination scores, or their equivalent, and performance in a student’s undergraduate degree program will be carefully evaluated.
English Proficiency
If your native language is not English, you may be required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS test (International English Language Testing Service). See the program requirements list for your program (located in the application) for more information. Syracuse University is also home to the English Language Institute, which offers English training to those at all levels of proficiency, including graduate.
Academic Credentials
You will need to submit one copy of records for all previous post-secondary education. You can do this by contacting the Registrar’s Office of each higher education institution that you have attended, and asking to have one copy of your transcript(s) sent to Syracuse University. All offers of admission from Syracuse University are conditional, pending the receipt of these official academic credentials. Your academic credentials confirm that you have been awarded a U.S. bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
Before having documents sent, please ensure that:
- All original transcripts are translated to English, and notarized by each Registrar’s Office.
- The document(s) bear the appropriate signatures and seal of the institution that issued it.
- Your documents must be received by Syracuse University in a sealed envelope directly from that institution.
Funding Requirements
The U.S. government requires international students to demonstrate sufficient funding for at least the first year of graduate study. Once you’ve done this, we can issue the visa eligibility document that you’ll need in order to have your student visa authorized.
Tuition
USD
35,010
Various scholarships, fellowships and instructional associate positions are awarded to incoming Newhouse students to help offset the cost of attendance. Since Newhouse does have limited funding to offer, the majority of these awards are partial and may only be applicable for the academic year (excluding the summer sessions). It is also a competitive process, and all awards are merit-based.
In addition, U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for need-based loans issued by the government and facilitated through Syracuse University’s Financial Aid Office. Most students can fulfill their calculated financial aid need through these loan programs.