• The Department of Statistics at CSU consistently ranks in the top 50 statistics departments in the US. Colorado State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • The goal of this degree is to enable students to start working as data scientists in business, industry, or government immediately after graduation. Students will receive a strong background in statistical and business computing while completing this degree. 
  • Full-time students complete the M.A.S. degree in less than a year and this degree may also be completed part-time, either online or on campus.
  • Students who succeed in the field of data science typically have strong quantitative skills, analytical minds, and like to help other people solve problems.