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    Los Angeles, USMSIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $73,782.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    10%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    23
    Cohort
    students
    44
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Statistics at University of California-Los Angeles is a 44-credit, 18-month, in-person MS program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $73,782 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program requires 44 units of coursework including core sequences in theoretical statistics, data analysis, and statistical computing, followed by elective courses and a master's thesis. Focus areas include applied multivariate analysis, bioinformatics, computational statistics, machine learning, social statistics, and environmental statistics.

    Focus: research
    QS: 16 | US News #3

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $28,767.00
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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Statistics at University of California-Los Angeles cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Statistics at University of California-Los Angeles is $73,782 across 44 required credits.
    Is Statistics at University of California-Los Angeles online or in-person?
    Statistics at University of California-Los Angeles is offered in-person.
    How long does Statistics at University of California-Los Angeles take to complete?
    Statistics at University of California-Los Angeles is structured around 18 months and 44 credits.
    What GPA is required for Statistics at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Per the program's published guidance: cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.2 in upper division courses
    Is Statistics at University of California-Los Angeles STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Statistics at University of California-Los Angeles is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.