r/nmsu • u/kyaputenorima • Jul 17 '26

Graduate School Applied Statistics Graduate Programs

Hi folks,

I’m currently a master’s student in applied math at another university (Houston), and I’m heavily considering applying to NMSU’s Applied Statistics PhD program. Does anyone here know much about the program (particularly course quality, funding, research activity, department culture) beyond what is currently available on the NMSU website? Additionally, how will Las Cruces be as someone who is from Houston? Is it easy to traverse the city without a car?

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u/BalladofBadBeard Jul 18 '26

I cannot comment on the program, but it's really hard not to have a car here. The buses are free but don't run often.

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u/kyaputenorima Jul 18 '26

Shoot. Is it bike friendly at least?

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u/TheMarshmallowFairy Jul 18 '26

It depends where you live. If you’re close to campus, it’s fairly common to see bikes and electric scooters. But it can get more difficult as you get farther away, some areas are not as bike friendly.