Statistics - Master [2 Years]
$57,402 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Arts [M.A] Statistics

  • The MA in Statistics at Columbia University is a 2-year program.
  • The MA program is designed for students with the goal of enhancing their knowledge of statistical theory and applications.
  • Columbia University and the New York area are notable for wide-ranging opportunities for the application of statistics.
  • The department maintains ties with industry, Wall Street, and medical and basic science researchers in New York and also helps to serve the statistical needs of the University community.
  • There is a continuing demand for well-trained statisticians, and the department has been successful in placing its graduates in positions at universities and research institutes as well as in government, business, and industry.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
  • Some students in the MA program are preparing for doctoral study in statistics or other quantitative fields, most are preparing for, or are working in, positions that use statistics.
  • The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
  • Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1
Tuition Fees $49360
Health Insurance $642
Books and supply $2000
Miscellaneous expenses $5400
Total Fees $57402

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 68 90 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 311 340 2

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have a bachelor's degree in a related field or its equivalent to get admission in this program.
  • Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.

Language Requirments:

  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.