Overview
Founded in 1997, we're a young and dynamic department. Our degree programs lead to the Master of Arts or Master of Science in either Statistics or Applied Statistics and the Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics. These degrees may be pursued on a full- or part-time basis.
The department also provides courses for students engaged in graduate studies in other disciplines that require statistics and for individuals requiring specialized statistical skills in the workplace. We also provide instruction in statistics for 3,000 undergraduate students each year.
Our graduate program in Statistics at the University of Pittsburgh currently has approximately 35 students. A number of doctoral candidates are sponsored by research or teaching assistantships or Mellon fellowships. All of them include full-tuition scholarships, a stipend and health insurance.
Career Development
- Statistics has become one of the most attractive technical skills in industry and there is so much demand from students to get more training in statistics.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that employment for high-level statisticians has tripled – from 28,000 positions to 74,000 – from 2010 to 2016.
- National Center for Education Statistics data show that masters and doctorates in statistics have seen triple-digit growth since 2000.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research and Thesis for MS Degree
- Statistics Seminar
- Teaching Seminar
- Modern Data Analysis for Research Workers
- Applied Statistical Methods
- Categorical Data Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Statistics Actuarial Science View 549 other Masters in Statistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Fee: $75 check or payment voucher if you choose to pay your application fee by credit card.
- Transcripts: Upload copies of your undergraduate transcripts and when applicable, graduate transcripts, with your online application. DO NOT SEND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.
- Career Statement/statement of purpose: You should submit your statement of purpose in the "Additional Information" section of the online application for admission, which allows you to upload your document.
- Three forms/letters of recommendation: You should submit the names of three referees with your online application for admission.
Tuition Fee
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International
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
24962 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24962 USD per year during 24 months.
Part-time: LOCAL: $1,003 per credit NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: $1,728 per credit
Living costs for Pittsburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.