About the course

Loyola's Master of Science (MS) in Applied Statistics is ideal for quantitatively-skilled and curious individuals who want to help influence and inform the decision-making and analytics process at a variety of organizations through the use of statistical modeling tools, evidence, and big data. Whereas other statistics programs in the Chicago area tend to focus more on theoretical statistics, Loyola's emphasis on applied statistics gives students an advantage in many evidence-based fields such as the industrial, biomedical, marketing, educational, financial, and contract (CRO) sectors. Our program attracts students from a wide array of backgrounds, including recent graduates looking to make a career in data science and/or predictive modeling, students coming from the biological sciences, psychology, business, and education fields, and working professionals who are looking to break into a new career.

　　As a student in our MS in Applied Statistics program, you will choose between four specializations - Biostatistics, Environmental Statistics, General Applied Statistics, or Predictive Analytics/Modeling:

　　The Biostatistics specialization covers non- and pre-clinical statistical methods, bioassay, statistical genetics, clinical trials, and bioinformatics.

　　The Environmental Statistics specialization addresses Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial statistics, and environmetrics.

　　The specialization in General Applied Statistics includes non-medical applications such as actuarial, commercial, data-mining, industrial, marketing, and national defense.

　　The Predictive Modeling specialization focuses on big data analytics and modeling. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Chicago
Summer (May), 2024	Chicago
Fall (August), 2024	Chicago
Spring (January), 2025	Chicago
Summer (May), 2025	Chicago
Fall (August), 2025	Chicago
Spring (January), 2026	Chicago
Summer (May), 2026	Chicago

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Loyola University of Chicago

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.

　　Minimum B average in undergraduate coursework.

　　The General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for admission.

　　Official TOEFL (paper) or IBT or IELTS scores. International applicants are required to have earned a score of at least 550 on the TOEFL (paper) examination or 79 on the IBT examination or 6.5 on the IELTS examination.

　　The minimum GPA (either via transcript evaluation or otherwise) required for admission is 3.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Loyola University of Chicago. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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