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    Statistics (MA)

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    Rochester, USMAIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $68,800.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    9%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    10
    Cohort
    students
    32
    Credits
    $60.00
    App fee

    Statistics (MA) at University of Rochester is a 32-credit, 18-month, in-person MA program based in Rochester, US. Tuition is $68,800 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program requires 32 credits of primarily PhD-level departmental courses and a final comprehensive written examination with no thesis. It covers probability theory, statistical inference, biostatistical methods, and electives in areas such as Bayesian inference, clinical trials, high-dimensional data analysis, and generalized linear models.

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    US News #49 in Statistics
    Part-time option

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    After the program

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

    $22,100.00
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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 (MA) at University of Rochester cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Statistics (MA) at University of Rochester is $68,800 across 32 required credits.
    Is Statistics (MA) at University of Rochester online or in-person?
    Statistics (MA) at University of Rochester is offered in-person.
    How long does Statistics (MA) at University of Rochester take to complete?
    Statistics (MA) at University of Rochester is structured around 18 months and 32 credits.
    Is Statistics (MA) at University of Rochester STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Statistics (MA) at University of Rochester is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Statistics (MA) at University of Rochester?
    Statistics (MA) at University of Rochester reports an acceptance rate of approximately 9%.