About Master’s Program,
The Department of Statistics offers a Master of Science (MS) degree in Statistics and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Statistics. Each degree emphasizes BOTH theory AND applications, because a good statistician must have training in both.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
The above are the minimum requirements for entry into any of our three graduate programs. For the MS in Data Science program, applicants would be expected to have more than basic background in Computer Programming. Similarly, for the MS in Statistics program, more than a basic background in Statistics is required. For the PhD program in Statistics, more mathematical and statistical background is expected, with an MS degree preferred, but not required. More about the specific pre-requisites for each program can be found by clicking on that program’s link.
UGA institutional code for ETS reporting: 5813
For international students who are required to submit a TOEFL score:
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Many of the graduate students in the Department of Statistics receive some form of financial support. Typically, 35-45 students per academic year receive full support, but this number actually fluctuates from year to year. The majority of students are supported
by Teaching Assistantships (TAs). A few students receive Research Assistantships (RAs), Consulting Assistantships (CAs), or Graduate School Assistantships (GSAs). A few other students have Graduate Out-of-State Tuition Waivers (GOOSTWs) or Regent’s Out-of-State Tuition Waivers (ROOSTWs).
Graduate Students who are supported at 4/9-th time are currently paid $18,851 per academic year (AY) if they do not already hold a master’s degree (of any kind), and $20,032 per AY if they do. Students supported for the academic year are paid August through May with prorated payments in August and May. Summer support is available, but is not guaranteed for everyone who was supported during the AY.
Application Requirement,
You must submit the names and e-mail addresses of 3 people who will write your letters of recommendation. The Graduate School will solicit on-line letters from these people.
You must upload the copy of your transcript from each college or university you have attended. If you are admitted, you will be asked to send the official copy to the Graduate School.
You must have official GRE and TOEFL (or IELTS) scores sent to the Graduate School.
You must submit your resume and statement of purpose.
Application Deadline,
Jan 01, 2025
Application Fee,
A non-refundable fee of $75 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants must be paid upon submission of your application
