Master of Science in Statistics

The Master of Science in Statistics degree program balances applied and theoretical coursework along with numerous elective courses in specialized subjects and subfields so that students acquire advanced data analysis training and the kinds of sophisticated skillsets that prepare the way for high-level careers in corporate, nonprofit or governmental organizations.

Students in the Statistics program can tailor the curriculum to their interests and career aspirations by choosing one of three tracks:

Statistics Track: Students who pursue this track receive a solid foundation and deep background in theoretical and applied statistics, making it possible for them to pursue doctoral education or enter the job market.
Applied Statistics Track: The Applied Statistics Track is typically for students who wish to enter the job market after completing the master's degree program. This track is particularly popular among students who already have a background in another discipline but would like to build expertise in statistics to enhance their employment opportunities.
Data Science Track: Students who choose this interdisciplinary track take a balanced mix of courses in Statistics, Computer Science and Mathematics, equipping them with the knowledge and experiences theyll need to pursue careers related to Big Data.

The minimum requirement for admission to any master's degree program at UT Dallas is an earned UT Dallas baccalaureate degree or its equivalent with a grade average of B or better in upper-division (junior and senior level) work in the student's major field and related fields. Applicants who have earned a three-year baccalaureate degree are eligible to apply for admission to UT Dallas graduate programs.

Applicants in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted to a master's degree program at UT Dallas.

GPA: One of the components of a student's academic history which is evaluated when the student is seeking admission to the graduate program is his/her performance on certain standardized tests. Since these tests are designed to indicate only the student's potential for graduate study, they are used in conjunction with other measures of student proficiency, such as GPA (grade point average), etc., in determining the admission status of a potential graduate student. Accordingly, there is no rigid minimum cutoff score for admission to the program.

English proficiency requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT (Internet-based test) Minimum score: 80

TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) Minimum score: 550

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Minimum score: 6.5

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) Minimum score: 67

Completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language Center

Duolingo English Test Minimum score: 105

Application Deadlines: Fall term - January 15 (Early), May 1 (Regular); Spring term - May 15 (Early), October 1 (Regular).