Bachelor of Arts in Statistics & Data Science

Our students become well-rounded critical thinkers who understand statistical methods and cutting-edge data analysis, and who go on to enjoy careers as research analysts, financial analysts, actuaries, software engineers, sports statisticians and biostatisticians.

Math is applied to nearly every field and industry, and studying statistics and data analysis prepares students for many opportunities. Our students explore traditional statistical methods as well as cutting-edge data analysis and problem-solving strategies that can be used to solve real-world problems. Because statisticians and data scientists are often involved in interdisciplinary work, our degree program requires in-depth knowledge of an area of science, engineering, social science or humanities that uses statistics, preparing students for career success.

  • Learn traditional statistical methods and cutting-edge data analysis techniques from some of the leaders in the field
  • Be prepared for a wide range of careers, from business and engineering to public health and social justice
  • Practice your statistical skill in a chosen area of emphasis

In the top 15 graduate programs in the country in applied mathematics

(U.S. News & World Report, 2021)

Students can join our Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis (LISA) to collaborate with researchers and gain practical experience

Learn from award-winning faculty, including fellows of the Sloan Foundation, Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics, American Mathematical Society, American Physical Society, American Statistical Association and Guggenheim

Be successful.

Employees with statistical and applied mathematics training are highly sought after in a variety of careers.

 
$88,000

Median salary of mathematicians and statisticians

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018)

 

Operations research analyst, financial analyst, actuary, software engineer, sports statistician and biostatistician are common opportunities for graduates

 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for statisticians is forecasted to rise by 33% over the next 10 years, which is much faster than average

Academic Plan & Requirements

Students must complete the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as 44 credits in the major. In addition, students get to choose an outside area of emphasis, where they acquire knowledge in a discipline-specific area where statistical applications are prevalent.

And an additional degree consideration for statistics and data science students: 

  • Double major: Academic fields as diverse as ecology and evolutionary biology, financial management, neuroscience, astronomy, and computer animation also rely on statistics and applied mathematical and computational modeling techniques.

     

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.

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