The Department of Statistics and Data Science offers undergraduate studies in statistical science, biometry and statistics, and data science.

The Department of Statistics and Data Science was formed in 2019 and is a multi-college partnership among Computing and Information Science (CIS), the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), and Industrial Labor Relations (ILR). Our undergraduate program has the following options to offer students interested in pursuing studies in statistics:

Statistical Science

Offered through the College of Arts & Sciences, this program integrates the study of the three major themes in Statistical Science, mathematical statistics, applied statistics, and computational statistics. The Statistical Science major has been designed to ensure that students have a firm grounding in both the major area as well as substantial depth in a particular applied area. 

Biometry and Statistics – Major and Minor

Offered through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), the biometry and statistics major trains students to use statistics, mathematics, computing and other methods to solve problems in diverse fields, from the life and social sciences to business and finance.  Graduates of this program have gone on to work in academia, consulting, data analysis, and statistical computing.

The minor in Biometry and Statistics is designed to provide students with basic knowledge of statistical techniques and the mathematics necessary to understand and use them. A minor in biometry and statistics is available to all undergraduate students.

Data Science Minor

Offered universitywide, the minor in data science equips students from any major with a solid understanding of the conceptual and methodological tools of data-driven discovery. Upon completing the minor, students will be ready to leverage competencies and skills to pursue careers in various fields and professions.

Actuarial Science Minor

Offered university-wide, students in this minor will develop strong analytical skills, business knowledge, and a technical understanding of actuarial science.

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The ugrad major provides an interdisciplinary program in the study of empirical quantitative reasoning in its scientific and social context.
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This ugrad major and minor trains students to use statistics, mathematics, computing and other methods to solve problems in diverse fields.
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Offered universitywide, the minor in Data Science equips students from any major with a solid understanding of the tools of data-driven discovery.
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Offered university-wide, students in this minor will develop strong analytical skills, business knowledge, and a technical understanding of actuarial science.