M.A. in Statistics Tracks
The Statistics Department offers a flexible, in-person M.A. program for students preparing for professional roles or doctoral study in statistics and other quantitative fields. The program provides multiple tracks (concentrations), allowing students to pursue highly specialized, carefully curated areas of study and focused experiential learning opportunities.
Application Procedures
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis across three cycles.
For Cycle 1 (Early Priority Review), submit by January 15th to receive a decision by February 22nd. For Cycle 2, applications submitted between January 16th and March 15th will receive a decision by April 22nd. For Cycle 3 (Final Review), applications submitted between March 16th and April 30th will receive a decision by May 30th.
The application for Fall 2027 is open: Apply here.
Career Development
Career development and management is a continuous, lifelong process that goes on beyond graduation from Columbia University. Our goal is to provide you with skills that will help you track exciting career opportunities through networking and other tools and then land jobs.
Events Calendar
View upcoming and recent MA Statistics Program presentations, speakers, and events.
Student Profiles
Students in the MA Statistics Program share their favorite courses, summer plans and what they value most about the program. Read some profiles to learn more about the MA program, and our student body.
Alumni Profiles
Graduates of the M.A. programs work in many different fields:insurance, banking, healthcare, media and academia, among others. Read some profiles to know where our alum have landed.
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