Name: Master
Price: 34000 USD

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We are pleased to congratulate our 6th graduating class of the MASDS program! This Fall 2023, we are happy to welcome our eighth cohort to UCLA. The Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science (MASDS) program was created in the Fall of 2016 in response to the increasingly high demand from students seeking a master’s degree in data science and quantitative analytics. The MASDS program prepares students for work in industry through an emphasis on methods commonly used in applications. The MASDS caters primarily to part-time students. Courses for the new program will be offered in the evening, so that professionals can choose to continue working while completing their degrees.

The Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science (MASDS) program was created in response to the rapid rise in demand for data-centric skills in the Los Angeles area. Recent changes in the economy and the growing reliance of businesses and government agencies on data have created an increased demand for workers who can manage data and produce informative visualizations of data, and are guided by fundamental statistical principles. The MASDS will help meet this need by providing working professionals the means to obtain a first-rate postgraduate-level education in applied statistics and quantitative analytics. The MASDS is designed for working professionals, and as a result, courses will be offered in the evening to allow timely completion of the program. In addition the program is perfect for those who wish to transition to a more quantitatively focused career. All classes will be taught by regular departmental faculty. The degree will require a thesis project that will involve working closely with an industry partner and a faculty member to solve a real scientific or business problem. This will often be in the field where the student is working, thus deepening their understanding of it. The Department has various business, industry and government partners to provide internships, thesis topics, support for their employees, and job prospects for graduating students.

Total Tuition Fees

$51,000

Duration

18 Months

Median Salary

$1,10,000

Ranking

#20

US World and News Report

#21

The World University Rankings

#44

QS World University Rankings

Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Class Profile

Class Size

Average Age

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

30%

International:

30%

California:

40%

Career Outcomes

With such exponential growth comes the pressing need for conscientious contributors. Data can be easily manipulated for nefarious purposes, so we mentor engineers and scientists to adopt an ethical approach to addressing the collective challenges our society faces, including accessible health care, quality education, sustainability and responsible artificial intelligence.

The U.S. Big Data market size is projected to grow from $162.6 billion in 2021 to $273.4 billion in 2026 and accounted for 51% of the big data market spending in 2021.

— MarketsandMarkets, 2022

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

92%

Prospective Job Roles

Data Engineer

Database Administrator

Network Engineer

Quantitative Analyst

Data Scientist

Data analyst

Machine Learning Engineer

Statistician

Mathematics and Statistics

Statistics Teacher

Vital Statistics Registrar

Medical Statistician

Statistical Programmer

Cancer Statistician

Top recruiters

Eligibility Criteria

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.

English Proficiency Tests

IELTS
7
TOEFL
87

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 155

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Resume
IELTS
Statement of Purpose
Academic LOR
Professional LOR

Application Deadlines

	Standard Deadline
Fall	Mar 1, 2025

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$34,000 / year

Overall Cost

$50,000 / year

FAQs

It can vary. If a student chooses to take 2 courses Fall, Winter, and Spring quarter and 1 course in the Summer, then the program will take at least 18 months to complete. Students are admitted only in the Fall quarter.
The official deadline to submit applications is March 1st, however late applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis. To meet the March 1st target date, complete applications must be submitted by March 1. GRE and TOEFL, if required, must be taken by February 1 in order to ensure receipt of scores. It is optional to have official transcripts postmarked by March 1; however they will only be requested upon admittance to the program.
By UCLA Graduate Council action, a minimum grade point average of “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale), or its equivalent, in upper division undergraduate study and in graduate level study (if any), is required for graduate admission.
Any applicant whose first language is not English must certify proficiency in English when applying to UCLA, and, if admitted, upon arrival. Such applicants must submit scores received on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as part of their application. The TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). IELTS is administered by local IELTS test centers throughout the world. Applicants should consult IELTS for the nearest test center. However, a student may be waived from taking the TOEFL or IELTS examination if they have worked for a US institution for a minimum of 2 years. Please consult with the department for more information.