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The Master of Science in Statistics program combines practical and theoretical studies with diverse elective options in specialized areas, equipping students with advanced data analysis capabilities and refined skills for top-tier positions in corporate, nonprofit, or government sectors.
Statistics students can customize their academic path by selecting one of three specialized concentrations:
Statistics Concentration: This path provides a rigorous grounding in both theoretical and applied statistics, preparing graduates for doctoral studies or immediate professional opportunities.
Applied Statistics Concentration: Designed for students aiming to join the workforce after earning their master's, this track appeals particularly to those with prior disciplinary expertise seeking to strengthen their statistical proficiency for career advancement.
Data Science Concentration: This interdisciplinary option blends coursework in Statistics, Computer Science, and Mathematics, preparing graduates for careers in the expanding field of Big Data analytics.
The minimum requirement for admission to any master's degree program at UT Dallas is an earned UT Dallas baccalaureate degree or its equivalent with a grade average of B or better in upper-division (junior and senior level) work in the student's major field and related fields. Applicants who have earned a three-year baccalaureate degree are eligible to apply for admission to UT Dallas graduate programs.
Applicants in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted to a master's degree program at UT Dallas.
GPA: One of the components of a student's academic history which is evaluated when the student is seeking admission to the graduate program is his/her performance on certain standardized tests. Since these tests are designed to indicate only the student's potential for graduate study, they are used in conjunction with other measures of student proficiency, such as GPA (grade point average), etc., in determining the admission status of a potential graduate student. Accordingly, there is no rigid minimum cutoff score for admission to the program.
English proficiency requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT (Internet-based test) Minimum score: 80
TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) Minimum score: 550
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Minimum score: 6.5
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) Minimum score: 67
Completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language Center
Duolingo English Test Minimum score: 105
Application Deadlines: Fall term - January 15 (Early), May 1 (Regular); Spring term - May 15 (Early), October 1 (Regular).