Good Ms Stats for Phd Preparation?

[underworked]

Hi everyone,

I was looking around in the forums but couldn't find much on this topic. I was a non-math/stat major in undergrad and am applying to masters programs in Statistics. I ultimately do want to end up with an industry job, but I also think that I might want to do a Phd in stats after my masters as it would potentially open up more doors to a more interesting career, particularly in the data science and machine learning field. However, most masters programs in Statistics from what I gather are terminal masters that are not good preparation for a Phd. I've heard the Chicago and Duke masters programs are good, but don't know what other programs there are out there that will help in applying for a Phd. I would highly appreciate it if anyone had any suggestions for masters programs. Thanks!   

Edited October 30, 2017 by underworked
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