Thank you for your interest in Graduate Degrees in Statistics and Applied Probability at UC Santa Barbara! Our graduate programs are designed to prepare students for impactful careers in academia, industry, and beyond. With a focus on rigorous training, interdisciplinary research, and professional development, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment for students to thrive.
Why Choose UCSB?
Academic Excellence
UC Santa Barbara is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the United States and globally. Our department is home to world-class faculty who are leaders in their fields, conducting cutting-edge research in areas such as data science, financial mathematics and applied probability, applied statistical methods and theory.
Interdisciplinary Opportunities
Our programs emphasize collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities to work on projects in computer science, environmental science, biomedical research, and more. Departmental faculty hold joint appointments in Mathematics, Geography, Economics, and Computer Science. The department also hosts the Center for Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Research (CFMAR), a hub for innovation in quantitative finance and insurance analytics.
Career Preparation
Our graduates are highly sought after by top employers in academia, industry, and government. Alumni have gone on to work at leading organizations such as Google, Amazon, Wells Fargo, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as prestigious universities worldwide.
Graduate Programs
PhD in Statistics and Applied Probability
The PhD program prepares students to expand the boundaries of statistical theory and practice. With rigorous training in mathematical statistics, probability, and applied methods, students develop research skills that allow them to produce scholarship in exciting areas of data science, statistics, applied probability, and mathematical finance.
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MA in Statistics
The Department offers Masters Degrees in Applied Statistics and Data Science. These programs are open to students seeking professional advancement through a terminal degree program, and also as a secondary degree objective for quantitatively oriented doctoral students in other UCSB departments.
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Combined BS/MS in Actuarial Science
This unique 5-year program allows outstanding undergraduates to earn both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Actuarial Science. Students gain advanced training in mathematics, computational techniques, and actuarial research, preparing them for leadership roles in the actuarial industry.
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