Overview

In this Statistics degree at American University Washington DC, you will develop proficiency in the development, research, and analysis of quantitative tools to turn data and ideas into intelligent, informed actions. Incoming students can qualify for merit awards as Graduate Assistants or Research Assistantships to gain experience.

Key Features

The Statistics MS program offers two tracks, to help you match your course of study to your intellectual and professional goals. The Theory and Methods concentration is the mainstream graduate Statistics program, easily recognizable by all potential employees, which offers complete preparation to professional job positions in diverse quantitative fields as well as entrance to PhD programs for those students who plan to pursue the next degree.

The Biostatistics concentration is an interdisciplinary graduate program that offers a combination of solid Statistics, Biology, and Biostatistics knowledge and skills and prepares students for advanced quantitative positions in medical, biopharmaceutical and public health areas as well as PhD programs in related fields. Whichever track you follow, AU’s MS in Statistics is your key to success.

Careers

With positions available in incredibly diverse fields, you are sure to find a job that matches your skill set and your interests. Recent alumni are employed throughout the DC area and beyond in high-paid, rewarding careers with high-profile employers such as:

Accenture

Booz Allen Hamilton

Fannie Mae

Gitlab BV

NIH and the US Census Bureau

SAIC

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Regression

Mathematical Statistics

Biostatistics

Bioinformatics

Genomics

Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Application fee

Statement of purpose

Transcripts

1 letter of recommendation

GRE scores (Optional)

Resume

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

62400 USD / year

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Out-of-State

62400 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

62400 USD / year

≈ 62400 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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