The Department of Statistics offers a Certificate in Applied Statistics for professionals or students who want to take applied statistics courses to enhance their quantitative skills and job opportunities. Because many students receive baccalaureate degrees from colleges that do not offer undergraduate programs in statistics, and because historically statistics has been primarily a field of graduate education, a student does not need a degree in statistics to enter the certificate program. A background in mathematics, science, or engineering is reasonable preparation for graduate work in statistics.

The Applied Statistics is a Graduate Certificate degree offered by West Virginia University on the Morgantown campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the Morgantown campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 16, 2027.
About Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics
Applied Statistics
Upon completion of the certificate students will be able to:
- Identify appropriate statistical methods for the analysis of real-world data;
- Analyze data using statistical programming tools;
- Apply the principles of experimental design in a science and engineering context;
- Interpret the results of designed experiments and observational studies.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics at West Virginia University
Entry Requirements
You must have a bachelor's degree from a properly recognized institution.
The minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) is 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Some programs have higher minimum GPA requirements. Please consult with a representative from your program for details.
Tips:
WVU considers Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana to be comparable to US bachelor’s degrees under the following conditions: the HND is a 2-year program that followed a 2-year National Diploma (ND) or Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program, for a total of at least 4 years of post-secondary study.
Applicants with 3-year bachelor’s degrees can be reviewed for admission to graduate programs. We recommend asking your program contact if your coursework meets their expectations.
WVU doesn’t require external credential evaluations. We can convert your GPA based on your academic records.
WVU will accept the GPA, credential equivalency, and university recognition status from official WES ICAP evaluations if provided. This does not apply to other evaluation agencies.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics at West Virginia University
How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics at West Virginia University
1. Research the admission requirements for WVU and your program
2. Establish English language proficiency
3. Create an account and complete the graduate application
4. Upload unofficial transcripts and supplemental materials
5. Pay the non-refundable $60 application fee to submit the application
6. Check your checklist and provide any required items
7. After application approval, send official transcript for admission
8. Plan for your travel and arrival

United States of America, Morgantown