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Master of Science in Applied Statistics (STEM) California State University, Long Beach California State University, Long Beach, USA

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USD 17922

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Applied Statistics program trains students to utilize statistical methods to draw valid and meaningful inferences from data. Using a variety of statistical software (SAS, SPSS, Minitab, R), graduates are expected to analyze real-world data appropriately and communicate their findings effectively. The degree is granted to students who complete 30 units of course work and either pass two comprehensive examinations or fulfill the thesis/project requirement. Typically, the degree is obtained in four semesters.

Graduate students have the following options:

  • Thesis
  • Comprehensive Exams
  • Project

 

Thesis Option

For the Thesis Option your abstract must be approved by the Statistics Committee.

Comprehensive Exams Option

For the Comprehensive Exams Option you must pass in two areas, Statistical Inference and Experimental Design. Both examinations must be taken in the same semester at your first trial. You are given two chances to pass both examinations. See Comprehensive Exam Preparation for more information.

Project Option

The Project Option is only for full-time industrial employees, and the project topic and data must come from the work. You must show that the project would be beneficial to your company. You must get approval from the graduate advisor and an abstract must be approved by the Statistics Committee.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor Degree.

     

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    17922

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    USD 70

    Application Fee
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    26332 Per year

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