M.A., M.S. in Statistics Postgraduate Program By Oregon State University |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Study Level

Masters

The department offers graduate work leading to MS degree in Statistics. Students can concentrate on theory or applications, and programs can be tailored to emphasize such areas of interest as ecology, engineering, forestry, genetics/genomics and computational biology, mathematics, or oceanography. All students obtain experience as statistical consultants for problems in a variety of areas, including agriculture, biology, forestry, exercise physiology, and engineering. Students interested in environmental sciences have the opportunity to obtain experience both in and outside the classroom with statistical methods for environmental data. The thesis is optional for MS and MA degrees. Statistical consulting is part of the program, enabling the student to gain a deeper appreciation of the need, power, and applicability of statistical tools through exposure to real problems. The MS program is designed to prepare a candidate for a career in industry or government or for further study at the PhD level. Recent MS graduates have found employment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Census Bureau, Abt Associates, state of Oregon, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Kaiser Permanente, Mayo Clinic, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Veterans Affairs, NOAA, MRI Global, and Capital One.

Program overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Study Level

Masters

The department offers graduate work leading to MS degree in Statistics. Students can concentrate on theory or applications, and programs can be tailored to emphasize such areas of interest as ecology, engineering, forestry, genetics/genomics and computational biology, mathematics, or oceanography. All students obtain experience as statistical consultants for problems in a variety of areas, including agriculture, biology, forestry, exercise physiology, and engineering. Students interested in environmental sciences have the opportunity to obtain experience both in and outside the classroom with statistical methods for environmental data. The thesis is optional for MS and MA degrees. Statistical consulting is part of the program, enabling the student to gain a deeper appreciation of the need, power, and applicability of statistical tools through exposure to real problems. The MS program is designed to prepare a candidate for a career in industry or government or for further study at the PhD level. Recent MS graduates have found employment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Census Bureau, Abt Associates, state of Oregon, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Kaiser Permanente, Mayo Clinic, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Veterans Affairs, NOAA, MRI Global, and Capital One.

Admission requirements

6+

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:
opportunities

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

how_to

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

list

A list of available scholarships around the world

checklist

A scholarship application checklist

banner
download_icon Download Scholarship Guide

More programs from the university

Oregon State University’s 200 undergraduate degree programs are offered across its 11 colleges:

    Agricultural sciences
    Business
    Earth, ocean, and atmospheric sciences
    Education
    Engineering
    Forestry
    Liberal arts
    Pharmacy
    Public health and human sciences
    Science
    Veterinary medicine

How to apply

Students who meet the academic and language requirements outlined here can opt for direct entry, while students who need an extra nudge to meet the GPA and language requirements may choose to undergo preliminary training on a ‘pathway program’ at Oregon State before they begin their course.

Oregon State University’s  catalogue of over 80 graduate programs covers a variety of fields, including:

    Applied economics
    Soil science
    Applied anthropology
    Zoology
    And many more.


Oregon State University offers assistantships to help students fund graduate school. To enroll as a graduate assistant, you are required to work 156 hours during a period of 13 weeks for a monthly salary of approximately US$3,800.

Postgrad programs 832