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    Berkeley, USMAIn-person10 months
    STEM-OPT
    $64,928.00
    Tuition
    over 10mo
    12%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    65
    Cohort
    students
    24
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Statistics at University of California-Berkeley is a 24-credit, 10-month, in-person MA program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $64,928 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers graduate-level probability, theoretical statistics, statistical computing, linear models, data analysis, and machine learning through core courses, an elective, and a capstone project involving real-world data analysis. It prepares students for industry careers in statistics and data science.

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $25,200.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Statistics at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Statistics at University of California-Berkeley is $64,928 across 24 required credits.
    Is Statistics at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Statistics at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Statistics at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Statistics at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 10 months and 24 credits.
    What GPA is required for Statistics at University of California-Berkeley?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale
    Is Statistics at University of California-Berkeley STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Statistics at University of California-Berkeley is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.