Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Statistics - Data Analytics in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
|
Columbia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,625
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Statistics is a contemporary field focused on drawing conclusions and making judgments from real-world data that contains randomness and uncertainty. It involves planning studies, conducting surveys, condensing numerical findings, creating and evaluating predictive models, forecasting outcomes, and selecting optimal strategies. Statistical analysis reveals comparative risks like air travel versus driving, calculates lottery probabilities, estimates lifespan projections, and predicts electoral outcomes.
Given its value as a research methodology, there's increasing need for qualified statisticians across academia, healthcare, public sector, commerce, manufacturing, and scientific disciplines including life sciences, social sciences, and physics. MU's Statistics Department dedicates itself to preparing both bachelor's and advanced degree students to fulfill these professional requirements and pursue academic or investigative careers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum GPA 3.0 in math and statistics courses to enter masters program
Bachelors degree from accredited college or University in related area
Undergraduate courses in statistics are recommended but not required Consideration also is given to rank in graduating class trends in grade records maturity and experience and other criteria bearing on qualifications
Before entering the graduate program a student should have a background that includes three semesters of calculus or equivalent one semester of matrix theory and at least one postcalculus course in probability and statistics Some required courses at the 7000 level not taken as an undergraduate may be taken for graduate credit as part of the graduate program
3 letters of recommendation use departmental form or submit through the Graduate School online application
Resume
Personal Statement
TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants
Video statement optional Upload a short video statement no more than 2 minutes introducing yourself and why you want to pursue a graduate degree in statistics at the University of Missouri
TOEFL Internet-based - 80 Overall - Reading - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 17, Writing - 17.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall - Reading - 6, Listening - 6, Speaking - 6, Writing - 6.
PTE - 59.
Bachelors degree from accredited college or University in related area
Undergraduate courses in statistics are recommended but not required Consideration also is given to rank in graduating class trends in grade records maturity and experience and other criteria bearing on qualifications
Before entering the graduate program a student should have a background that includes three semesters of calculus or equivalent one semester of matrix theory and at least one postcalculus course in probability and statistics Some required courses at the 7000 level not taken as an undergraduate may be taken for graduate credit as part of the graduate program
3 letters of recommendation use departmental form or submit through the Graduate School online application
Resume
Personal Statement
TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants
Video statement optional Upload a short video statement no more than 2 minutes introducing yourself and why you want to pursue a graduate degree in statistics at the University of Missouri
TOEFL Internet-based - 80 Overall - Reading - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 17, Writing - 17.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall - Reading - 6, Listening - 6, Speaking - 6, Writing - 6.
PTE - 59.
Tuition
USD
23,625