PSU Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Every industry needs trained statisticians. With a master's degree in statistics from Portland State, you'll have the knowledge and skills you need to advance your career in almost any field, including education, science, technology, health care, government, or business.
In our program, you will explore real-world applications as you equip yourself with the quantitative tools needed to analyze and interpret complex data. You'll gain skills that are highly sought-after in government, industry and academia.
Our master's in statistics prepares you to teach at colleges and universities or work as statisticians in a variety of settings, from hospital systems and banks to utility companies and planning organizations. You can also use the degree as a starting point for doctoral programs in statistics, biostatistics, economics, marketing, finance, bioinformatics, and data science.
For program-specific information about degree details or admission requirements, please visit the department.
About the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics
The Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics is dedicated to excellence in research and teaching in mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. Guided by the mission of Portland State University and by the principles of disciplinary excellence and cross-disciplinary engagement, we are particularly committed to building expertise and providing leadership in such areas as applied and computational mathematics and statistics and mathematics education.