In today’s data-driven world, an enormous demand exists for people to analyze data and communicate statistical findings to others. The MS in Applied Statistics can open up a wide range of career opportunities for you, from data science and analytics to consulting and forecasting.
master of science in applied statistics PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS
- Students receive strong training in data management, statistical and machine learning methods
- All students complete a Capstone Project, which provides hands-on experience working with real data.
- Students receive extensive training in “soft skills” to help them effectively communicate with nonstatisticians
THE applied statistics STUDENT EXPERIENCE
- Learn from faculty actively engaged with interdisciplinary projects
- Small class sizes foster strong student/instructor relationships.
AFTER GRADUATIng with your master’s in applied statistics
- Students have gone on to careers such as data scientist (#4 Best Tech job), operations research analyst (#7 Best Tech job) and statistician/biostatistician (#10 Best Tech job).
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Program Details
Degree Type: Master's
College/School: College of Arts and Sciences
Program Type: Majors & Concentrations
Class Type: In Person,Online
Catalog Name: Applied Statistics, M.S.
Contact Us
Dr. Haimeng Zhang
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
h_zhang5@uncg.edu