Bachelor of Arts in Statistical Science

Interpret and transform data into knowledge.

With a bachelor of arts in statistical science, you’ll apply quantitative reasoning across scientific and social contexts. Our interdisciplinary approach gives you the freedom to design a program that’s as unique and multidimensional as you are.

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	A&S	CALS
Degree Awarded	Bachelor of Arts in Statistical Science	Bachelor of Science in Biometry and Statistics
Overview	Best for students who wish to enrich their degree with liberal arts study.	Best for students who wish to enrich their degree with interdisciplinary sciences.
Degree Similarities	Core requirements and elective coursework options are identical to those for the Biometry and Statistics major.	Core requirements and elective coursework options are identical to those for the Statistical Science major.
Degree Differences	As an A&S student, it is your distribution requirements that will be distinct from those of your Biometry and Statistics major peers in CALS. Your foundational coursework will include foreign language and the humanities.	As a CALS student, it is your distribution requirements that will be distinct from those of your Statistical Science major peers in A&S. Your foundational coursework will span physical and life sciences, written and oral communication, and humanities and social science. View B.S. BTRY Program

Unlock future opportunities.

98%

Employed or in graduate school

Class of 2024 data, six months post-graduation.

$96K

Mean starting salary

39%

Employed in financial services

Followed by 14% in consulting, and 11% in tech

96%

Employed in the U.S.

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Navigating your academic journey.

As a student, you’ll learn how statistics teaches a mode of reasoning that can be applied flexibly and inform decision-making under uncertainty. The major is built around three core themes: Applied Statistics, Computational Statistics, and Mathematical Statistics.

Setting the foundation.

In your first year, you’ll engage in student life and start fulfilling your college distribution requirements. You’ll also research and fulfill requirements to apply (also known as “affiliate”) to the Statistical Science major .

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Take an introductory statistics course.
Work on math and introductory programming requirements.
Work on your A&S distribution requirements.

Connect and get involved.

Explore and join Bowers student organizations.
Attend the Bowers Academic Fair at the start of the year.
Set up a meeting with your Bowers academic advisor.
Take advantage of Career Services, including setting up an introductory meeting.

Exploring possibilities.

In your second year, you’ll officially apply to the program. This is the year to acquaint yourself with the Bowers community and resources, and to dive deeper into your core curriculum.

Join the major.

Continue your math sequence.
Take STSCI 3200 and Probability (your gateways to the major’s electives).
Complete Bowers affiliation requirements.
Apply for admission and, if accepted, join the major in the spring.

Immerse in Bowers.

If you haven’t already, join Bowers student organizations.
Research and pursue leadership opportunities.
Think about applying to be a Bowers undergraduate course staff in a course you enjoyed and would like to help others in.
Explore research opportunities.

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Cultivating depth.

In your third year, you’ll take electives that highlight your interests (or reveal new ones). It’s a good year to consider leadership and research opportunities as well as plan for your future.

Pursue your passions.

Take a variety of electives so you can fully explore your computer science interests.
Begin higher-level core courses in the major, once you have met the prerequisites.
If you’re interested in research and potentially graduate school, this is the time to dive into exploring this.
Assume leadership role(s).
Consider mentoring (or continue to mentor) your peers as undergraduate course staff.

Leverage resources.

Get to know your faculty advisor.
Keep meeting with Bowers academic advising and career services.

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Synthesizing and leading.

In your final year, you’ll complete remaining coursework, make progress toward your post-graduate goals, and enjoy the culmination of your Cornell Bowers journey.

Finish your core curriculum and keep taking electives.
Use your faculty advisor as a sounding board for where to take your STSCI studies.
Keep meeting with Bowers academic advising and career services.
Savor the end of your Cornell experience.

Planning your curriculum.

Explore the courses that shape your major. Students entering Cornell in fall 2025 can review current major requirements, elective options, and other key academic information that will help guide your undergraduate journey.

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