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 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).