Applied Statistics
Applied Statistics Degree
Bachelor of Science
Program Type:
Major
Career Path:
STEM (Mathematics)
Program Site:
College or School:
Why study Applied Statistics?
Applied Statistics is focused on statistical modeling, coding, analyzing, interpreting and drawing conclusions from data. This major builds critical thinking and problem solving skills in data analysis and empirical research.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of data scientists in the U.S. will grow 36% by 2033, making the field the fourth-fastest in growth rate.
- A recent Undergraduate Research Day presentation combined Chinese, Spanish and Statistics to delve into the cultural nuances of accents in a partial region of China.
The Applied Statistics degree is offered as a Bachelor of Science (B.S.).
What classes would I take?
Our model and curriculum educate the whole person and often help students discover interests they had never previously discovered. Students generally take 100-200 level courses during their first year of college, while registering for higher level courses as upperclassmen.
Sample courses that you will take as an Applied Statistics student include:
100-200 level*
- Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
- Fundamentals of Computer Science
- Discrete Mathematics
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Operations Research
300+ level*
- Statistical Inference
- Numerical Linear Algebra
- Probability
- Linear Models
* Courses listed above are offered during the current academic year. Course availability and offerings can change at any time. Refer to the Academic Bulletin to view all major requirements.
What kind of experience will I gain?
Students who complete this degree program will be well prepared to go on to data-focused positions in industry or government, as well as graduate programs in applied statistics, data science, social sciences, etc. The content knowledge in this degree is also useful for those intending to teach high school statistics.
Students in this program will develop the following skills:
- Statistical modeling and inference
- Coding
- Communication
- Data analysis
Are there extracurricular activities?
Joining a club or organization is a great way to get involved and do more with your major. Our Applied Statistics students participate in the following programs:
- Association of Computing Machinery (Student chapter)
- Sports Analytics Club
- STEM Academy
What kind of job can I get?
Careers that often interest Applied Statistics majors, and fields our graduates work in, include:
- Biostatistician
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Computer Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Financial Analyst
- Marketing Research Analyst
- Operations Research Analyst
- Scientific Researcher
- Sports Analyst
- Statistician
- Statistics Professor
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