MA in Statistics - Applied Track in Columbia United States | University of Missouri

Welcome to the Statistics Graduate Program at the University of Missouri. We aim to make your graduate experience both fruitful and rewarding. Our program offers diverse study options and thesis guidance across theoretical and applied probability and statistics. Through consulting and collaborative initiatives, faculty and students engage in interdisciplinary research with other fields.

For application deadlines, forms, and admission criteria, visit the Graduate Admissions page. Assistantship details are available in the Graduate Assistantship section. Course requirements and degree specifics can be found under the Masters and PhD Program Details.

Statistics is a contemporary science focused on drawing conclusions and making decisions from data affected by randomness and uncertainty. It encompasses experimental design, survey methodology, data summarization, model development and analysis, forecasting, and decision-making. Statistical analysis reveals comparative risks like air travel versus driving, calculates lottery odds, predicts life spans, and forecasts election outcomes.