Overview

About this Degree

In today's data-driven world, the need for talented statisticians has never been greater. Statistics, including the related fields of data science and analytics, is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. Data-driven decision making is becoming increasingly crucial for government agencies, industries, and even small businesses. To meet this need, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Villanova University offers a flexible Master of Science in Applied Statistics graduate program built on six required courses and a wide range of specialized electives.

Key Facts

Students may complete their degree on a full or part-time basis, and have the flexibility to take statistics-related elective courses from areas such as Computer Science and Mathematics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Methods

Statistical Programming

Statistical Theory

Regression Methods

Linear Models

Multivariate Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Statistics View 315 other Masters in Statistics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the Master’s program in Applied Statistics must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, and must have completed undergraduate work in multivariable calculus (usually calculus III) and linear algebra.
Those with degrees in areas other than mathematics and statistics are encouraged to apply. Students without a strong mathematical background will be advised to take additional undergraduate courses; these courses are not counted toward the graduate degree.
Transcripts of previous undergraduate courses
Submitted application and fees
3 letters of recommendation

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

34380 USD / year

≈ 34380 USD / year
Out-of-State

34380 USD / year

≈ 34380 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

34380 USD / year

≈ 34380 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

800 - 1300 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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