Overview

The Master of Science in Applied Statistics at Grand Valley State University is a Professional Science Master's program that allows students to combine strong communication skills with an ability to interpret and present statistical findings. The curriculum emphasizes practical experience and statistical applications, so students are ready to make an immediate impact on the applied statistics industry.

Prerequisites

Good performance in undergraduate statistics will strengthen an application. This coursework should include SAS and be equivalent to STA 216 at GVSU. Completion of this course and other statistics courses is recommended either concurrent with an application or later. Some other programming language experience is advantageous as part of an application (R, Python etc.) but it is not required. Quantitative/data-oriented work experience would also be considered relevant but is not required.

Why Study Applied Statistics at Grand Valley?

The program offers a comprehensive curriculum in applied statistics at the graduate level, providing experience in a greater variety of applied statistical techniques.
Statisticians are in high demand across a variety of industries: retail, manufacturing, health care, and academia.
Internships provide valuable, hands-on industry experience sought by employers.
Many of the courses are offered in the evening, allowing more flexibility in students' daily schedules.
Students gain valuable experience in the application of statistical software.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Ethics and Professionalism in Applied Science
Seminar in Professional Science Practice
Epidemiology
Clinical Information Systems
High-performance Computing
Topics in Advanced Statistical Applications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Statistics View 315 other Masters in Statistics in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from all undergraduate coursework or a satisfactory score on the GRE.
Resume detailing work experiences and accomplishments.
Personal statement of career goals and background experiences, including an explanation of how this program will help achieve educational and professional objectives.
Letters of recommendations from at least two individuals who are in positions to attest to the applicant’s successful completion of the program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31140 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31140 USD / year

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In-State

31140 USD / year

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Living costs

Allendale

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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