MS, Statistical Data Science

College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Statistics

Texas A&M University - College Station, Distance, Online/Distance

Program Quick Facts

#6

Among Best Public Universities 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)

90%

Graduates secure jobs in tech, healthcare, and finance within 6 months of graduation.

Overview

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 statistical data science master's programs are carefully structured to provide comprehensive and balanced training in statistics and statistical data science methods, computational statistics and the theory of statistics. 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 MS thesis option requires the preparation of a thesis.
  • The MS non-thesis option requires more formal coursework in lieu of the thesis.
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.

How Long Does It Take?

The program is designed to be completed in 1.5 to 2 years, depending on the chosen track:

  • Non-Thesis Option: 32-36 credit hours (coursework-focused, no research requirement).
  • Thesis Option: 32 credit hours (research-based with a written thesis and defense).

Related Programs

Statistics
PHD
College Station
Biostatistics
MPH
College Station

Explore Grad Aggieland

News

Texas A&M Hosts Young Scientists from Around the U.S. Selected to Attend 2025 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

Texas A&M University hosted a preparatory workshop for 27 young chemistry scholars selected to attend the 2025 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings in Germany. This initiative aims to inspire and connect these promising scientists with Nobel laureates and introduce them to research opportunities at Texas A&M.

View All News
Blog

Fifty Shades of May

As the clock ticks down on my time in Aggieland and I write this, my final blog after writing for five years, I hope that May surprises me.

View All Blogs
Defense Announcement

View All Defense
Announcements