Statistics BS/MS, Combined Degree
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Academic Pathway
- accelerated
- Degree/Program Type
- MS Master of Science
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Department of Statistics
Program Contact
- Dr. Nao Mimoto
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Interim Chair / Associate Professor / Actuarial Science Program Coordinator / Undergraduate & Graduate Academic Advisor
330.972.8011
Overview
Earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in statistics in just five years through The University of Akron’s Combined Degree Pathway Program. This option blends undergraduate and graduate-level coursework, allowing you to count nine graduate credits toward both degrees, saving time and money while deepening your expertise in statistical theory, data analysis, and research methods.
You will gain advanced training in statistical modeling, probability theory, experimental design, and statistical computing, preparing you for high-demand careers or doctoral study. Any of the three B.S. pathways—Statistics, Data Science, or Actuarial Science—can be paired with the M.S. in Statistics.
What You'll Learn
- Correlation analysis and simple/multiple linear regression.
- Model building and checking estimation
- Experimental design including random/fixed effects, nested designs, fractional factorials, Latin squares, analysis of covariance, etc.
- Data organization and structures, design of statistical data bases, statistical software analysis, importing/exporting data between software, and missing data analysis
- Combinatorial probability theory, discrete and continuous probability distributions, bivariate/multivariate probability distributions, hypothesis testing, interval estimation, etc.
Admissions Requirements
Students must meet the general admission requirements of The University of Akron.
Apply for Graduate School early in the spring semester of your junior year (third year undergraduate).
Maintain a 3.30 cumulative GPA and good academic standing.
Meet requirements for both the undergraduate program and the M.S. in Statistics.
During your senior year, you’ll take nine graduate credits at the undergraduate tuition rate, providing significant financial savings.
Career Outcomes
With combined undergraduate and graduate training, you’ll enter the job market with advanced skills that open doors to higher-level roles and greater earning potential. Graduates work as statisticians, data scientists, biostatisticians, and analysts across government, healthcare, industry, and research. The added master’s degree can also give you a competitive edge for doctoral programs and leadership positions.
Additional Program Information
Required Courses
- General Education Requirements
- Undergraduate Statistics Core
- Analytic Geometry-Calculus I, II, and III, Programming for Data Science/Computer Science I, Theoretical Statistics I and II, Applied Statistics/Introductory Statistics I & II, Applied Regression and ANOVA, Statistical Data Management, Statistical Consulting
- Graduate Core
- Theoretical Statistics I/II, Statistical Data Management, Experimental Design, Regression
- Thesis/Non-Thesis Designation
Get more from your Statistics degree
Earn your B.S. and M.S. in Statistics in five years while building advanced statistical expertise, saving on graduate coursework and choosing the undergraduate pathway that fits your goals.
EARN TWO DEGREES IN FIVE YEARS
Five-year pathway
Complete both a B.S. and M.S. in Statistics, with nine graduate credit hours counting toward both degrees and charged at the undergraduate tuition rate.
Three B.S. options
Pair the M.S. in Statistics with any of UA's three undergraduate pathways: Statistics, Data Science or Actuarial Science.
TAKE YOUR SKILLS FURTHER
Advanced statistics
Develop graduate-level skills in statistical modeling, probability theory, experimental design and statistical computing that can help you stand out to employers.
Where can a combined B.S./M.S. in Statistics take you?
Advanced statistical training can prepare you to analyze complex data and solve problems across healthcare, business, sports, research and environmental fields.
What They Do
Design and price insurance policies, taking into account a complex set of factors. Statistics, calculus, probability, and exceptional analytical skills are must-haves for this career.
What They Do
Gather and analyze data to understand factors affecting the environment. Collaborate with government agencies, industry and nonprofit organizations to inform decisions and make long-term, impactful changes.
What They Do
Use historical data and information systems to forecast outcomes, inform strategy and help sports organizations improve performance and gain a competitive advantage.
What They Do
Identify and solve problems in areas such as logistics, business and healthcare. Gather and analyze information from sources such as customer feedback, sales histories and databases to develop solutions to organizational challenges.
Experience statistics beyond the classroom
Connect with other students, get involved and see how Akron graduates are putting their degrees to work.
Find your community with RooStats
Connect with fellow students through RooStats, UA's Statistics Club. Get involved with a student organization centered around a shared interest in statistics and data.
See the combined degree in action
Hear how a UA Statistics student is using the combined B.S./M.S. pathway to earn two degrees in five years and prepare for his career.
Two degrees. Five years.
Jeremy Brady was accepted into UA's combined B.S./M.S. program, where three graduate-level courses count toward both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. He sees earning both degrees in five years as an opportunity to strengthen his qualifications when applying for future jobs.
Plan your combined B.S./M.S.
Understand how the combined degree works, when to apply and what you need to do to remain eligible.
The combined B.S./M.S. in Statistics is part of UA's Combined Degree Pathway programs.
- Nine graduate credit hours can count toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees and are taken during the fourth year of study (senior year).
- Overlapping courses taken during the fourth year are charged at the undergraduate tuition rate, providing significant financial savings.
- Any of the three B.S. pathways, Statistics, Data Science or Actuarial Science, can be paired with the M.S. in Statistics.
- Apply to the program early in the spring semester of your junior year, or the second semester of your third year.
- To remain eligible, maintain a 3.30 cumulative GPA and remain in good academic standing.
Contact Dr. Nao Mimoto with questions about the combined B.S./M.S. in Statistics.
- Email: nmimoto@uakron.edu
The combined B.S./M.S. in Statistics is part of UA's Combined Degree Pathway programs.
- Nine graduate credit hours can count toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees and are taken during the fourth year of study (senior year).
- Overlapping courses taken during the fourth year are charged at the undergraduate tuition rate, providing significant financial savings.
- Any of the three B.S. pathways, Statistics, Data Science or Actuarial Science, can be paired with the M.S. in Statistics.
- Apply to the program early in the spring semester of your junior year, or the second semester of your third year.
- To remain eligible, maintain a 3.30 cumulative GPA and remain in good academic standing.
Contact Dr. Nao Mimoto with questions about the combined B.S./M.S. in Statistics.
- Email: nmimoto@uakron.edu