Statistics: Applied, MS
for the degree of Master of Science in Statistics, Applied Statistics Concentration
The Department of Statistics offers the Master of Science in Statistics with specialization in a variety of areas of application. The degree program consists of a core of statistics courses covering statistical theory, linear models, and statistical consulting, and further coursework in the field of application and in statistics. The program offers an additional degree for students earning an advanced degree in the area of application.
To be eligible for this program, students must be pursuing an advanced degree in a department other than Statistics at the Urbana-Champaign campus. Students interested in economic statistics should apply for the applied concentration. Full statements of degree requirements are available from the head of the unit offering a specialization or from the Graduate Advisor of the Department of Statistics.
for the degree of Master of Science in Statistics, Applied Statistics Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 410/MATH 464 | Statistics and Probability II (or equivalent proficiency - may be waived with approval) | 0-4 |
| STAT 425 | Statistical Modeling I | 4 |
| or STAT 527 | Advanced Regression Analysis | |
| Select two elective STAT courses from a Departmental Course List | 8 | |
| Five graduate courses must be completed in your primary field, in an area relevant to the field of Statistics. STAT electives not used to meet other requirements may also be used. | 20 | |
| Total hours | 32-36 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 |
| Minimum GPA: | 2.75 |
- Statistics, MS
- Statistics, PhD
- optional concentrations for the PhD:
- Computational Science & Engineering
- Data Science & Engineering
- Graduate Minor in Statistics
for the degree of Master of Science in Statistics, Applied Statistics Concentration
Department Chair: Bo Li
Associate Department Chair: Jeff Douglas
MS Program Director: Darren Glosemeyer
MS advisors: Alexandra Chronopoulou, Hyoeun Lee
Graduate Contact: Asraa Ibrahim
Department Website: http://www.stat.illinois.edu/
College Website: https://las.illinois.edu/
Graduate College Admissions Info & Requirements
Department Admissions Info & Requirements
Department Office: 156 Computing Applications Building, 605 E Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 333-2167
Email: stat-grad@illinois.edu