Combined B.S./M.S.
Applied Statistics

Accelerate your path to rewarding and impactful career opportunities in a diverse range of fast-growing fields with OU’s combined B.S./M.S. in applied statistics.

Oakland University’s combined applied statistics B.S./M.S. program puts high-achieving students on the fast track to a wide range of sought-after career opportunities. With our accelerated program, applied statistics majors can graduate with an advanced applied statistics degree sooner, saving you time and money while expanding your career potential.

While our B.S. in applied statistics prepares you for entry-level roles in areas such as industry, business, health care and government, adding a master’s degree provides a competitive advantage. As an applied statistics B.S./M.S. program graduate, you’ll have the solid foundation and advanced expertise to apply modern statistics methods in leadership and other higher-paying roles.

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Combined Applied Statistics B.S./M.S. Program: The Oakland University Advantage

Oakland University’s accelerated bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in applied statistics program offers a supportive environment, with expert guidance from faculty mentors to ensure your success in the classroom and beyond. From accessible class schedules to individualized learning plans, our B.S./M.S. applied statistics program has everything you need to earn an advanced degree and start your career on the right foot.

Here are just some of the exciting features that applied statistics majors can enjoy:

Highly experienced faculty: We intentionally keep our applied statistics classes small so that you have plenty of opportunities to learn closely from our internationally renowned faculty mentors. Throughout the years, our faculty have won multiple awards for teaching excellence and contributions to the field of mathematics. Applied statistics majors benefit from our faculty’s continued research and can even work alongside them in independent research projects.
Convenient classes: Earn real-world work experience while advancing your education. In our master’s degree in applied statistics program, all courses are offered in the late afternoon or evening to accommodate students who work during the day. This allows applied statistics majors to work immediately after earning their B.S. in applied statistics while completing their M.S.
Experiential education: We also offer teaching and research assistantships to qualified full-time students — as well as internship opportunities with industry partners. Graduating with a strong resume of work experience could make you an even stronger candidate for leadership roles.

What Can You Do With an Advanced Applied Statistics Degree?

Applied statistics is among the top career fields in the country for job outlook and salary potential, and holding a master’s degree in applied statistics can help you to stand out when applying for professional positions.

Thanks to hands-on learning opportunities and personalized mentorship from faculty, our accelerated B.S./M.S. program graduates are especially suited to continue on to Ph.D. programs to become academics and researchers.

When you earn your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in applied statistics from OU, you’ll gain invaluable skills that can apply to fields that include:

Biology
Engineering
Epidemiology
Health care
Population dynamics
Software development

Top Courses for Applied Statistics Majors

In our applied statistics combined B.S./M.S. program, we emphasize hands-on learning using professional-grade software and tools. As an applied statistics major, you’ll explore a vast range of methodologies in the program, including design of experiments, statistical process control, discrete data, statistical computing, and regression analysis, among many other methodologies.

Some of the courses you’ll take as an applied statistics major at OU include:

Applied Probability and Statistics
Introduction to Computer Programming
Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
Multivariable Calculus
Practical Computing for Data Analytics

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Programs Related to the Combined B.S./M.S. in Applied Statistics Program

Not sure if the accelerated B.S./M.S. program in applied statistics is right for you? Check out these other undergraduate/graduate degree programs at Oakland and contact our admissions team to discuss your options:

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