Statistics M.S.

Hone Your Statistical Capacity in a World of Data

Statisticians are in high demand in a wide variety of fields ranging from business to government and science to industry. This includes government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, medical institutes, financial institutions, insurance companies, industrial firms, energy companies, environment, public safety, health care and even sports. Your Master of Science in Statistics at the University of Houston-Clear Lake offers you a balance of statistical theory and statistical methods and applications. We will provide you with the fundamental tools and conceptual foundations in quantitative reasoning for making advances in the sciences, decisions in industries and development and implementation of government property.

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An Advanced Degree in Statistics Will Multiply Your Opportunities

Enhanced statistical analysis impacts informed business and healthcare decisions in greater ways than ever before. If you have a background in mathematics, science, engineering or any major with a related background, this degree could be suitable for you. Earning your Master of Science in Statistics from UHCL will prepare you for a position in the federal government doing data analysis, conducting scientific research for a private company or assisting technology firms with "big data" efforts.

As part of your degree, you can choose from two specializations:

• Applied Statistics
• Big Data Analytics

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Admission Requirements

Take your education to new heights in University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Science and Engineering. Learn the next steps to being admitted now.

• Statistics M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application

  Apply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal.

• Requirements
  • A 4-year bachelor's degree with a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • GRE with a minimum Quantitative score of 152 is required if GPA is below 3.0.
  • Foundation Courses: Intro to Probability, Intro to Statistics and at least two of the following: Linear Algebra, Calculus I, Calculus II
  • Additional Comment - Holding an undergraduate degree in mathematics, engineering, computing, or sciences would be an advantage. However, any college graduate can be successful in this program if they have completed a course in Linear Algebra and the undergraduate calculus sequence. Prospective students that have not taken these courses should talk to academic advisors about how to enroll in those courses with post-baccalaureate status.

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Degree Requirements

UHCL's College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you'll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.

Statistics, M.S.

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