MSc in Statistics in Virginia Beach United States | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

The M.S. program requires 34 credit hours, with 32 credits to be completed within the department. Students may supplement their coursework with graduate-level classes in applied or theoretical statistics, mathematics, or approved applied fields. The department provides both thesis and non-thesis tracks for the MS degree. All candidates must pass a qualifying exam after finishing core courses and a final oral defense upon completing their program. The Statistics Department's Master of Science options—thesis and non-thesis—each demand 34 credit hours, with a minimum of 31 departmental credits. Typically, students earn their master's degree within 18 months of graduate work.
Our graduate curriculum focuses on blending statistical theory with hands-on applications, including real-world experience through our collaborative consulting initiative. The 18-month master's program exemplifies efficient statistical training, while the doctoral program offers specializations in General Statistical Methodology, Business/Government/Industry Statistics, Biostatistics, Computational Statistics, or Environmental Statistics.