 Master
of Applied Statistics
The Master of Applied Statistics (MAS) program, both in residence at the Penn State University Park Campus and online through the Penn State World Campus, is a
professional degree designed to provide training in statistics
focused on developing data analysis skills, and exploration
of all core areas of applied statistics, without going
deeply into the mathematical statistics foundations. It
aims to provide its graduates with broad knowledge in
a wide range of statistical application areas with employable,
highly sought after skills in Statistics demanded by
government agencies, consulting firms and industries.
Support for the development of this program has been
provided by the Alfred
P. Sloan Foundation.
What background is needed for this program?
The Master of Applied Statistics is intended for quantitatively oriented students
with bachelors' degrees in agricultural, biological, business, computer, engineering,
mathematical, physical or social sciences or a related field. This program
is also suitable for professionals who handle data in their current positions,
and who are mostly interested in the practical
side of statistics. See Admissions for
information about application.
Career opportunities
In this new information age, the need for individuals to acquire and use the
sophisticated tools and knowledge to handle and analyze data is ever increasing.
Statistical analysis is also an indispensable component
of many industries. A diverse range of government agencies, pharmaceutical
companies, consulting firms and financial companies provides ample employment
opportunities for MAS-level statisticians.
Graduation requirements
For the M.A.S. degree, a minimum of 30 credits and a minimum grade point average
of 3.0 are required for graduation. Of the 30 credits, 24 must be courses
from the Statistics department and 21 must be at the 500 level. In addition
to the above degree requirements, all transfer students and concurrent degree
students within Penn State are required to take
at least 12 of the 30 credits after admission into the MAS program. See courses
and sample programs for the list of coursework and sample programs.
The program at University Park can be completed in four semesters. That maybe a
Fall, Spring, Fall, Spring sequence or a Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer sequence,
depending on the need of the student.
Note that the Statistics Department does not provide financial aid to MAS students.
Contact information
For more information about the Master of Applied Statistics Program, contact
us.
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