Housed in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, which ranks #4 for best mathematics college in New Jersey, the M.S. in Applied Statistics will prepare you to enter one of the fastest growing and most lucrative fields. Trained statisticians are in substantial demand; according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics: statistics-related jobs will grow 33 percent by 2026.
NJIT graduates are ready to enter diverse fields such as medicine and pharmaceuticals, environmental sciences, service industries, manufacturing, insurance, finance, government and market research. Additionally, for graduate students who intend to pursue a doctoral degree in Applied Probability and Statistics, the Master's program will equip them with the basic training in foundations needed for further graduate studies and research. It will also benefit practicing engineers and high technology workers who are seeking to advance their knowledge of statistical methods.
