Statistics

Cost per credit hour

In-state: $445.
Out-of-state: $1,350. See details and other costs

Credit hours

15 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to 3 credit hours. Browse course list

Program duration

Finish in as little as 1 year and six months. Explore program requirements

Admissions

Apply for fall, spring, or summer term. View application process & deadlines

Program Highlights

Make progress toward a future degree: Apply course credits from your certificate toward a Statistics master’s degree.
Take advantage of the flexibility to choose from both day and evening classes.
Study with faculty with diverse expertise who are dedicated to helping you succeed.
Acquire a working knowledge of statistical methodologies.
Learn to use computer software packages such as Mathematica, MATLAB, Minitab, and SAS.

Program requirements

The graduate certificate in statistics is designed for candidates who are interested in attaining a working knowledge of statistical methodologies.

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Future degree planning

Interested in earning your Master’s Degree in Statistics in the future? The credits you earn through this certificate program can be applied to our Statistics MS. Some restrictions may apply.

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John Mitchell Center on the University of Southern Maine Gorham campus.

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Small class sizes enable our dedicated faculty to maintain close connections with students. In addition, faculty members are highly accessible outside of the classroom to help provide extra support.

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Admission information: Certificate of Graduate Study in Statistics

Application deadlines

We accept applications on a rolling basis and review them continuously.

Application deadline	Fall term start	Spring term start
Final	August 1	December 15

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75, and they must have completed MAT 153 Calculus B, MAT 281 Introduction to Probability, MAT 282 Statistical Inference, or their equivalents.

Applicants are required to provide the following materials:

General requirements

Application: Online application
Application fee:
- In-state, out-of-state, and Canadian applicants: Free to apply
- International applicants: Submit US $50 fee to apply
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, excluding the seven campuses of the University of Maine System (UMS transcripts are accessible to USM). A transcript is official when sent directly from the institution.
- International College transcripts: In addition to an official copy of the transcript, we require an official evaluation of college-level transcripts approved by one of the following transcript analysis agencies
  - National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
  - Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE)
Resume: Submit a resume or CV that outlines professional, volunteer, and community experience.
Students whose first language is not English may be required to take one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Pearson Test of English (PTE) or Duolingo. Applicants must submit official scores as part of the application process. See additional information regarding test scores and requirements.

Additional requirements

Essay: Applicants must submit a personal statement of purpose about why they are interested in this program.
Letter of Recommendation: One letter of recommendation. Recommendations should be from individuals who are qualified, through direct experience with your academic or professional work, to comment on your ability to undertake graduate study and your chosen profession.

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