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Statistics M.S.

Hone Your Statistical Capacity in a World of Data

Statisticians are in high demand in a wide variety of fields ranging from business to government and science to industry. This includes government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, medical institutes, financial institutions, insurance companies, industrial firms, energy companies, environment, public safety, health care and even sports. Your Master of Science in Statistics at the University of Houston-Clear Lake offers you a balance of statistical theory and statistical methods and applications. We will provide you with the fundamental tools and conceptual foundations in quantitative reasoning for making advances in the sciences, decisions in industries and development and implementation of government property.

An Advanced Degree in Statistics Will Multiply Your Opportunities

Enhanced statistical analysis impacts informed business and healthcare decisions in greater ways than ever before. If you have a background in mathematics, science, engineering or any major with a related background, this degree could be suitable for you. Earning your Master of Science in Statistics from UHCL will prepare you for a position in the federal government doing data analysis, conducting scientific research for a private company or assisting technology firms with "big data" efforts.

As part of your degree, you can choose from two specializations:

Applied Statistics
Big Data Analytics

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Admission Requirements

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Statistics M.S.
Admission Deadline

Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
Application

A standard university application is required.
Requirements
- A 4-year bachelor's degree with a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- GRE with a minimum Quantitative score of 152.
  - Note: The GRE requirement will be waived for applicants that have satisfy either of the following:
    - A GPA of at least 3.3 in foundation courses: MATH 2318, MATH 2413, and MATH 2414, or
    - A GPA of at least 3.0 in foundation courses: MATH 2318, MATH 2413, and MATH 2414) and (a GPA of at least 3.5 in STAT 4344 and STAT 4345.
- Additional Comment - Holding an undergraduate degree in mathematics, engineering, computing, or sciences would be an advantage. However, any college graduate can be successful in this program if they have completed a course in Linear Algebra and the undergraduate calculus sequence. Prospective students that have not taken these courses should talk to academic advisors about how to enroll in those courses with post-baccalaureate status.

Degree Requirements

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Statistics, M.S.

Cost Information

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Deadlines for Applying

Graduate Deadlines
Fall

New Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15
Spring

New Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15
Summer

New Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25

Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. Check the status of your application online through E-Services using your UHCL student ID.

The UHCL application is available online through Apply Texas. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.

Applying After the Priority Deadline

New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.

Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.

International Deadlines
Fall

Final Deadline - April 1
Document Deadline - April 15

Early Deadline - February 4 (Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science)
Document Deadline - February 15
Spring

Final Deadline - October 1
Document Deadline - October 15

Early Deadline - August 1 (Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science)
Document Deadline - August 15
Summer*

Final Deadline - March 1
Document Deadline - March 15

Early Deadline - February 4 (Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science)
Document Deadline - February 15

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.

Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.