Overview

Key facts

Students in this Statistics program at the Montana State University prepare either for further graduate work or for academic, industrial, business, or government employment. Upon entrance, each student meets with the department's Graduate Program Committee to discuss career objectives and first year course work.

During the second semester in the program, each student forms a MS Graduate Committee and together they outline the student's degree program.

Careers

Graduate alumni in Statistics embark on a wide range of careers within 10-years of their graduation.

Nearly 44% are working in for-profit, 37% in academia, and about 10% for nonprofit. Top industry employers include Montana State University and Atrium.

Across all career paths the estimated salary of alumni within 10 years of graduation ranges from $60,000 to $150,000+ with an average of $95,000 (source of data Academic Analytics).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Probability and Statistics

Intermediate Mathematical Statistics

Linear Models

Advanced Regression Analysis

Sampling
Experimental Design

Lecturers

Katharine Banner

Mark Greenwood

Stacey Hancock

Andrew Hoegh

Jess Kunke

Ian Laga

Shinjini Nandi
Samidha Shetty

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

More details

The priority deadline for funding is December 15th; the final application deadline is January 15th.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bozeman, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree (or higher) or the equivalent from an accredited, government-recognized university. These degrees are generally four-year-long programs

Evidence of English language proficiency.

3 letters of recommendation.

A personal statement.

Official transcripts for all post-secondary coursework completed.

B average or higher from your undergraduate study (3.0/4.0 GPA, or equivalent) in the following courses:

Multivariable Calculus
Linear or Matrix Algebra
Methods of Data Analysis
Probability
Mathematical Statistics

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21098 USD / year

≈ 21098 USD / year
Out-of-State

21098 USD / year

≈ 21098 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6542 USD / year

≈ 6542 USD / year

Living costs

Bozeman

United States

1099 - 2275 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

All students who meet the minimum application requirements are eligible to be considered for a Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA). We assume all applicants are interested in a GTA unless they make note of it in their application. Decisions regarding GTA support are separate from admission decisions and are based on the availability of department resources.

GTA positions typically cover 6-9 credits of out-of-state tuition, along with a biweekly stipend to support graduate students. Fees and housing are not included in GTA positions.

Other internal and external funding options are also available.

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