The M.S. in Applied Statistics provides training for a number of data-science positions in applied research settings, testing organizations, and businesses. The degree requires three semesters of full-time study, and students can complete the program in one year (fall/spring/summer). In addition to the satisfactory completion of coursework, an integrative project is required.
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Displaying requirements for the Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025 terms.
| Entry Term Available | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines | Extended Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Summer | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fall | January 15, 2025 | January 15, 2025 | N/A |
Select programs remain open beyond our standard application deadlines, such as those with an extended deadline or those that are rolling (open until June or July). If your program is rolling or has an extended deadline indicated above, applications are reviewed as they are received and on a space-available basis. We recommend you complete your application as soon as possible as these programs can close earlier if full capacity has been met.
| Requirement |
|---|
| Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume |
| Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed |
| Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable) |
| $75 Application Fee |
| Two (2) Letters of Recommendation |
| Video essay required for all non-native English speakers (included in online application) |
| GRE General Test |
| At least one (1) letter of recommendation must be academic |
Displaying catalog information for the Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 terms.
Applied Statistics Core Courses (18 points):
The following courses are required (in special circumstances, substitute courses may be approved by an advisor.):
and at least one of:
and at least one of:
*Under special circumstances HUDM 5122 may be substituted for HUDM 5126; advisor approval is required.
Statistics Electives (8 points):
Other advanced statistics courses offered by the Program or by other Departments/ Schools of Columbia University may be selected, in consultation with an advisor, to complete the 18-point requirement. Examples of candidate courses include: HUDM 5059, HUDM 5124, HUDM 5130, and HUDM 5133.
Breadth Requirement (6 points):
At least 6 points must be taken at Teachers College from outside the Program in Measurement, Evaluation, and Applied Statistics.
Culminating Experience:
A special project that is conducted in consultation with an advisor.
Transfer Credit:
For the M.S. degree program, no transfer credit is granted for work completed at other universities.
Satisfactory Progress in MSAS Program Policy
Under College policy, no more than 3 points of C- may be credited toward any degree, certificate or diploma. Students who accumulate 8 points or more with grades of C- or lower may not continue study at the College and will not receive a degree or diploma.
The College also has a policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), available at https://www.tc.columbia.edu/admission/financial-aid/resources/sap-policy/, which spells out the academic standards necessary to maintain eligibility for federal financial aid. In addition to College policies, the MSAS program requires that students pass (with grades of A through C) all 6 required courses (i.e., HUDM 4125, 5126, 6026, 6122/6055, 6030/5123, 5150). A grade of C- or below in any of these core courses results in dismissal from the program. For statistics elective courses and breadth courses the College policy applies.
Satisfactory Progress for the M.S. degree program is a B or above.
