Study a Master of Science in Mathematics University of Massachusetts Amherst United States (2024)

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers graduate degrees in statistics at the MS and PhD levels. Note that until 2023, these degrees were granted as concentrations of the corresponding math degrees. This page summarizes the main features of the Statistics degrees, and contains the most up-to-date information. The information on this page supersedes the information in the Axioms (Handbook), which are in the process of being updated.
The MS degree provides students with training in statistical applications, statistical computing and theory, preparing them for statistics and data science careers in industry, government, educational organizations, consulting firms, health care and research organizations, or for moving on to a PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics. The PhD provides a combination of theory and application preparing students for positions in academia, industry or government. The Certificate in Statistical and Computational Data Science is a joint program with Statistics and Computer Science.
The MS program in Statistics is designed to prepare students for statistics and data science positions in industry, government, educational organizations, consulting firms, health care and research organizations. It also serves as a basis for future work towards a PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics. This program is designed to provide the student with a background in basic theory along with experience in various applications, including computational aspects. As part of their training, students will receive comprehensive exposure to popular statistical software packages. In addition to courses offered within the department, the program allows room for the students to take statistics courses in other departments on campus.

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Duration: 1.5 Year(s)

Fees: USD32276

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All applicants are expected to have a strong undergraduate preparation in mathematics, including (at least) advanced calculus and linear algebra. Other advanced courses such as real analysis, differential equations, and abstract algebra, are highly recommended. Please see each program's webpage for additional information specific to that program. A list of courses taken, with names of textbooks and instructors, would be a useful supplement to the application.
For the statistics option, an undergraduate degree in statistics is not required. Many of our successful statistics students have a degree in mathematics or another field such as engineering, computer science, biological sciences, together with substantial coursework in mathematics.
Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
At least three letters of recommendation
A personal statement explaining the student's interest in pursuing graduate studies in mathematics or statistics
The following exam scores (all score reports should be sent by ETS using the code for UMass, which is 3917):
The GRE mathematics subject exam score is required for applicants to the Mathematics PhD program. It is not required for applicants to the PhD in Statistics.
The GRE general exam scores are strongly recommended, but not required.
UPDATE for Admission in Fall 2024: Because of the continuing impact of COVID-19 on ETS test administration, the GRE subject test will not be required in order to apply to the PhD program in Mathematics. Optionally, prospective candidates are welcome to submit their subject GRE scores in case they have taken the Mathematics test.
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