As some of you know, I've been looking at online programs. Really, it was just a curiosity, especially with regards GIS. Those programs aren't plentiful, and usually offered as part of a program in some other area like environmental science. Nevertheless, I came across others, and thought about maybe getting my statistics background built up in this way, as long as I can afford it. The alternative was to simply take courses locally by extension when I could afford them. The problem is that the good courses locally are at UCD, which doesn't cater to professionals (it's not a "commuter school" like CSUS). That makes it hard to take classes when they cut through the middle of the day. Online can prove to be a more fruitful option in this regard.
Here are the fruits of my labors.
University of Southern California (GIS)
$1,420 per credit (28 credit program)
$39,760 total
Penn State (GIS)
$716 per credit (35 credit program)
$25,060 total
Penn State (Applied Statistics)
$716 per credit (30 credit program)
$21,480 total
Iowa State (Statistics)
Fee Schedule (34 credit program)
Colorado State (Statistics)
$619 per credit (34 credit program)
$21,046 total
Colorado State (Applied Statistics)
$649 per credit (31 credit program)
$20,119 total
Of all the programs, Iowa state university seems to offer the most "real" (i.e., "on the ground") program. The others offer per-unit fees for taking distance courses, which to me resembles the same fees I'd pay if I were taking extension classes at any of my local universities (about the same costs, too), with the exception being that you actually earn a degree from these distance programs. They say that their degrees are just like being a student there, which may be true, but it doesn't seem to be the whole truth.
What do you guys think? To be honest, Iowa state looks the best, even if the most expensive (because of out-of-state fees).
Just a sounding board as I don't know much about what you've posted above:
Have you give a PhD consideration? I believe (not a statistician) that a masters is not a pre requisite for a PhD. Many PhD stats programs actually give you a masters along the way (again this is a "so I heard..." stance). I believe you'd be OK without the masters first. What do others think?
Lazar made an offer (possibility) have you given that consideration?
"If you torture the data long enough it will eventually confess."
-Ronald Harry Coase -
Yeah, but to get INTO a PhD you need to have a solid background in statistics: I don't. Sac State has a **** mathematics program and no stats department. While they are trying to grow, I was completely unimpressed with my statistics education. I probably learned more watching online videos that UCD had for its core (supposedly "equivalent") stats courses before they made them private. Not to mention, I haven't had a stats class since at least 2008 now, I'm a bit rusty! I'm confident I'll kill a masters program, but I'm in no place to jump into a PhD program.
As for Lazar's offer, I have yet to apply. I'll consider it, but there's a lot I have to think about with regards that program (it's not like American programs; different focus than I need right now; my gf probably don't want to go to Sydney; it's a long commitment). I should probably write him back already lol
The Texas A&M University one is pretty good
2000-2400 per course (500-600 per credit?) (36 credit program)
$18,000 to $21,600 total
The RIT one could be good. Seems pretty comprehensive with 15 courses required!
I change my mind. Screw A&M. Their emphasis on SAS makes me go GAG! Still leaving toward Iowa. Penn is a close second (has the GIS degree, too; Iowa does offer a GIS certificate, though).
Booo Iowa. Go Iowa State. Much better.
"His programming is malfunctioning. It begins! Get your weapons, he's going to become a killbot!!!" - bryangoodrich
Iowa hater!
And?Originally Posted by bryangoodrich
"His programming is malfunctioning. It begins! Get your weapons, he's going to become a killbot!!!" - bryangoodrich
Don't hate on your people?And?
Yeah, I noticed that, too. I don't mind that as much as a dependence on SAS. I'd expect Minitab users to be more forgiving to R users lol
Can we really call Hawkeyes people? (I actually have a good friend that goes to Iowa *grumble grumble* but still... gotta keep up appearances) DOWN WITH IOWA. Go ISU!
"His programming is malfunctioning. It begins! Get your weapons, he's going to become a killbot!!!" - bryangoodrich
Unlikely - I'm an RA and will continue with that at least for next school year as well. Although I'd like to go back to teaching eventually.If you do the Iowa State program, maybe Dason will be your instructor/TA !
"His programming is malfunctioning. It begins! Get your weapons, he's going to become a killbot!!!" - bryangoodrich
Why would you do that? You suck at teaching :P
I love teaching. I miss it.
"His programming is malfunctioning. It begins! Get your weapons, he's going to become a killbot!!!" - bryangoodrich
Hey Bryan,
I realise you are in the states, but as matter of comparison and maybe even consideration,
Maquarie University run a pretty good program and the fees are comaprable to the ones on your list. They do this online and its one I have been considering myself - actually in negociations with my employers about it. They have a biometry masters also, which is more math orientated. Just putting in out there...
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bryangoodrich (02-26-2012)
You girl, are awesome!
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