Statistics

Master of Science (M.S.)

Statistics (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

Degree Overview

The Statistics Master's degree is broadly based and has been very successful in providing and enhancing students' training for careers in business, industry, government, or for further study at the doctoral level. The rigorous course of study includes background in the theory of statistics and training in applied data analysis on real-life problems that span diverse scientific fields.

Because of its high quality and tuition rates well below the national average for regionally accredited schools, Colorado State University's distance statistics graduate degree was ranked a "Best Buy" by GetEducated.com.

Degree Benefits

By completing this flexible and convenient graduate degree, you will be closer to achieving your future goals without having to sacrifice your current responsibilities and commitments. There are many benefits to completing this online degree program:

  • Fit your classes around your needs and your schedule with the flexibility of distance learning.
  • Choose the order that your courses are taken because there is no set sequence to complete the degree.
  • Interact and network with others in your industry across the nation and around the world.
  • Gain knowledge that can be applied immediately to your career.
  • Learn from the highly qualified Colorado State University faculty members that are content experts in their fields.
  • Earn the same accredited degree and receive a Colorado State University diploma identical to that given to on-campus students.
  • Learn anywhere and anytime and still receive many of the benefits of being an on-campus student.
  • Attend the graduation ceremony in person and participate in the on-campus graduation ceremony. You can also view a live online streaming video of the graduation ceremony.

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.