With an MS in Applied Statistics from Oakland University, you'll gain hands-on experience in data analysis that helps you stand out from the competition, expanding your credentials and your career opportunities. Our statistics master's program offers a strong foundation in modern statistical methods that you can use immediately in conventional (and non-conventional) applied statistics jobs, or build upon as you pursue a Ph.D in applied statistics. Your knowledge will shine in industrial, commercial, and government settings, as our statistics master's degree equips you with practical knowledge to solve real-world problems and increase efficiencies. Graduates with an applied statistics master's degree from Oakland go on to serve as industry leaders in Michigan and around the world.
With an MS in Applied Statistics from Oakland University, you'll gain hands-on experience in data analysis that helps you stand out from the competition, expanding your credentials and your career opportunities. Our statistics master's program offers a strong foundation in modern statistical methods that you can use immediately in conventional (and non-conventional) applied statistics jobs, or build upon as you pursue a Ph.D in applied statistics. Your knowledge will shine in industrial, commercial, and government settings, as our statistics master's degree equips you with practical knowledge to solve real-world problems and increase efficiencies. Graduates with an applied statistics master's degree from Oakland go on to serve as industry leaders in Michigan and around the world.
As a well-established program, OU's applied statistics master's degree offers convenient hybrid course options to fit your busy lifestyle. Students enjoy small class sizes and may complete the traditional statistics master's track or take a biostatistics concentration, opening even more options for career advancement and mobility.
Our MS in Applied Statistics will prepare you to use statistical methodology in virtually any career setting. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, graduates with an applied statistics master's degree earn a median annual salary of $92,280, in positions like:
To be eligible for a statistics master's degree, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Your previous mathematical training should include courses in multivariable calculus, linear algebra and at least one introductory course in statistics.
If you qualify for admission, you'll complete 32 credits of graduate coursework to earn an MS in Applied Statistics. The program includes an applied statistics capstone project to demonstrate your understanding of applying statistical methods and theory as solutions to problems.
Course requirements for Oakland's applied statistics master's include:
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