Master of Science [M.S] Statistics
The University of Connecticut, StatisticsM.S. program emphasizes applied statistics and requires students to take at least one course in areas of application. The plan of study for this degree may be formulated with related work in almost any area, e.g., Biology, Business, Economics, Nutrition, and Psychology to name a few.
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in any major, with a background in mathematics and statistics are encouraged to apply.
In general, three semesters of full time study, normally four courses per semester, are required to complete the MS degree, although it is possible for a student with a strong background to finish in one year.
A student holding an assistantship, or who is otherwise prevented from carrying a full load of graduate work, generally requires an additional semester to finish.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $33434 | $33434 |
| Health Insurance | $2946 | $2946 |
| Total Fees | $36380 | $36380 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
- A cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 for your entire undergraduate career.
- Students must upload transcripts from the school where they received their bachelor’s degree and any courses taken beyond regardless of whether a degree was received.
- If a student's degree is a 3-year bachelor’s degree from India, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, or certain other countries, the University of Connecticut will not consider the degree to be equivalent to a 4 year US bachelor’s degree.
- If English is not the student’s primary language, they may be required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language. TOEFL, IELTS, PTE scores can be submitted to meet the eligibility criteria.
- GRE/GMAT scores