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| Credits Required |
36
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| Format |
Face To Face
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| Location |
Graduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus and the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. 
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| Coursework |
Requirements for the degree are 36 credit hours, comprised of the following components:
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| Career Options |
Data-driven decision making is occurring in a diverse array of fields, and individuals with these applied statistical skills are in high demand. Forbes now lists a Master's in Statistics as the second-ranked most desirable master's degree. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of statisticians has been projected to grow 34 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than most occupations. The professional components of a Professional Science Master's program (including an internship experience) will result in additional practical experience and stronger job prospects for graduates.
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| Skills Employers Want |
The M.S. in Applied Statistics at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings in the statistics field.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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