Statistics

Master of Science (M.S.)

More Information

For distance education and registration questions:

Jenny Hannifin
Continuing Education
(970) 491-2665
jhannifin@learn.colostate.edu

For admissions questions:

Charlene Spencer
Statistics
(970) 491-5268
charlene.spencer@colostate.edu

Jana Anderson, Ph.D.
Statistics
(970) 491-7454
anderson@stat.colostate.edu

Career Opportunities

The methods of probability and statistics have become essential tools in almost every area of business and industry. These are exciting times for the discipline since probability and statistics are playing an increasingly crucial role in the advancement of science and technology. Statisticians are in high demand in all areas of industry, especially the high-tech, medical, and pharmaceutical sectors for functions such as quality control, market research, and product development. This master’s degree will help you advance your career by teaching you statistical theory and how to apply that theory to these and other industries.

Statistics - Actuarial Science was named by CNNMoney.com as one of the top 15 most lucrative college degrees in 2009. This is according to the average starting offers for graduates with this degree.

This field offers many opportunities for people who enjoy interpreting the world in quantitative ways. Statisticians develop methods to explain quantitative patterns observed in the social, physical, and natural sciences, and in business and industry.

Who Should Earn This Degree

This program is designed for professionals in business, industry, government, medicine, computer science, economics, actuarial science, engineering, environmental studies, psychology, wildlife biology, fisheries, sociologies, and others who may need to obtain the essential tools of probability and statistics.

Degree at a Glance

Delivery

Online and DVD/VCD. On-campus attendance is not required to complete this program.

Total Credits

34 credits

Tuition

$520 per credit
(financial aid available)

Time Frame

Can be completed in five years. Program duration may vary based on previous course work, intensity of study, and course availability. Summer courses are not required.

Designed For

Professionals in business, industry, government, medicine, computer science, economics, actuarial science, engineering, environmental studies, psychology, wildlife biology, fisheries, sociologies, and others who may need to obtain the essential tools of probability and statistics.

What You Will Earn

You will earn the same regionally accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those given to on-campus students.