Statistics and Data Science Master Degree

Master's Program

Prepare for a career as a statistician or data scientist in government, industry or academia. Pursue your doctoral studies in statistics or a related field with the MS in Statistics and Data Science. Our 33-credit hour STEM-designated program will provide you with knowledge of a broad range of applied statistical methods and computational tools.

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Why Pursue a Master's Degree in Statistics and Data Science

In this age of advanced technology, there is an increasing demand for trained individuals who understand the nature of designing experiments, making predictions and forecasts, and analyzing large complex data sets. In response to this demand, the MS in Statistics and Data Science has been implemented at UTSA.

Become a next generation data scientist by earning a UTSA Master of Science in Statistics and Data Science degree from our top-ranked business school in San Antonio, Texas.

STEM Designated Degree Program

This program in the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business is included on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s STEM Designated Degree Program list.

STEM Designated Degree Programs provide several benefits, including:

High career growth potential and competitive salaries
Development of transferrable skills such as adaptability, critical thinking, research and analysis
International students on an F-1 visa are eligible for up to 24 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT)

U.S. News Career Rankings for Statisticians

#3

in Best Business Jobs

#7

in Best STEM Jobs

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in 100 Best Jobs

U.S. News Career Rankings for Data Scientists

#3

in Best Tech Jobs

#6

in Best STEM Jobs

#6

in 100 Best Jobs

Admission & Application Requirements

Applications are submitted through the UTSA Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UTSA Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UTSA by the appropriate application deadline.

Statistics and Data Science (MS)
Admission is only available for the Fall semester
	Required Degree	Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
	Minimum GPA	3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours
	Coursework	18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level. Calculus III and Linear Algebra course with a B or better required prior to applying for the program.
	Transcripts*	Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
	Credential Evaluation	Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform
	GRE	23-24 App: Scores are currently waived for this program through the 2023-24 academic year. 24-25 App: Not required
	English Language Proficiency	23-24 App: Scores are currently waived for this program through the 2023-24 academic year. 24-25 App: 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100
*Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University.

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Admission Deadlines

Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.

Statistics and Data Science (MS)
Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application.
Academic Year 2023-24	Priority	International	Domestic
Fall 2023	April 1	June 1	July 15
Spring 2024	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Summer 2024	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Academic Year 2024-25	Priority	International	Domestic
Fall 2024	Not Available	June 1	August 1
Spring 2025	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Summer 2025	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available

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