Program Quick Facts
#13
Among Best Graduate Schools for Statistics
U.S. News and World Report (2024)
$100K Median Salary
For statisticians and data scientists with master's degrees
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2021)
Thesis and Non-Thesis Options
Balanced training in statistical methods, computational statistics and statistical theory
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In today’s market, statisticians are in high demand for their ability to collect and analyze data. To prepare students for this market, Texas A&M's statistics graduate programs are carefully structured to obtain the most personalized and impactful results for each individual. In this way the Department of Statistics at Texas A&M -- one of the leading Statistics departments in the country -- provides both the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise necessary to excel in whatever field students choose to pursue after graduation. As a result, our graduates have gone on to prominent positions in both the public and private sector.
The Master of Science (MS) in Statistical Data Science offers two options in its degree programs:
The Master of Science (MS) in Statistical Data Science offers two options in its degree programs:
- The MS thesis option requires the preparation of a thesis.
- The MS non-thesis option requires more formal coursework in lieu of the thesis.
Both programs provide a balanced training in statistical methods and statistical theory and are intended to prepare the student to adapt statistical methodologies to practical problems. Graduates of the M.S. in statistics program will be well prepared for doctoral programs and careers in private or public industry, and much more.