Overview

Offered as either a master of arts (MA) or master of science (MS), the Statistics program of Ball State University will prepare you to tackle a variety of research and analytical roles in today’s data-centric world. The degree also provides excellent preparation for pursuing a Ph.D. in statistics.

What You Will Learn

When you pursue a master’s degree in statistics from Ball State, you’ll benefit from courses covering everything from probability and stochastic processes to regression analysis to multivariate statistics.

During our program, you’ll also learn to use statistical packages, used and required often in businesses, industries, and government agencies.

What Can You Do with a Master’s Degree in Statistics?

This program will prepare you to tackle a variety of research and analytical roles in the real world.

You will acquire an educational background suitable for employment as a statistician in business, industry, or government.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Regression and Time Series Models

Probability and Random Variables

Theory of Statistics

Statistical Learning

Generalized Linear Models with Applications

Computational Methods in Statistics

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Muncie, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

You must have a bachelor's degree or higher from an institution recognized by a regional accrediting association

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Tuition Fees

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27918 USD / year

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27918 USD / year

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10208 USD / year

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Living costs

Muncie

United States

876 - 1417 USD / month

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What You Will Learn

What Can You Do with a Master’s Degree in Statistics?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Campus Location

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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