Statistics

Master of Science (M.S.)

Degree Overview

This Master of Science in Statistics program is no longer accepting applications. Visit the Master of Applied Statistics page to learn more about our new applied statistics degree program.

Statisticians are in high demand in all areas of industry, especially the high-tech, medical, and pharmaceutical sectors for functions such as quality control, market research, and product development. Through the Master of Science in Statistics program, you are prepared to successfully apply statistical theory and analysis to complex, real-world problems in these and other industries.

Through this program, you will master topics such as:

Probability
Linear models
Time series
Stochastic processes
Sampling
Bayesian methods

Requirements

You complete 34 semester credits, 21 of which must be completed after formal admission to Colorado State University. You may pursue one of three study plans: thesis, project, or exam. All three options require some form of defense or exam, administered by your graduate committee. Learn more about the degree requirements

Curriculum

The course requirements for the master's degree in statistics are designed in three groups to cover the various topics necessary to acquire an in-depth understanding of statistics.

Group I – fundamental topics of probability, mathematical statistics, and statistical methodology
Group II – exposure to a range of areas in statistics
Group III – further specialization in a subject area of interest to you

Learn more about the curriculum

Degree at a Glance

This program is no longer accepting applications.

Delivery

Online. On-campus attendance is not required to complete this program.

Total credits

34 credits

Tuition

$619 per credit
(financial aid available)

Time frame

Can be completed in five years. Program duration may vary based on previous coursework, intensity of study, and course availability. Summer courses are not required.

Designed for

Professionals in business, industry, government, medicine, computer science, economics, actuarial science, engineering, environmental studies, psychology, wildlife biology, fisheries, sociologies, and others who may need to obtain the essential tools of probability and statistics.

What you will earn

You will earn the same regionally-accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those awarded to on-campus students.