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Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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Earn Your Statistics Degree at UW

Statistics is a demanding intellectual pursuit, but one that can be interesting, exciting and challenging. The clarity it provides and the satisfaction of knowing when you have the right answer to a problem can be exhilarating. 

A statistics degree from the University of Wyoming can prepare you to bring an analytical perspective to data and apply it to multiple applications in the real world.  Statisticians are in high demand in almost every sector of the economy giving you the flexibility to step into a role that inspires you.

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College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Mathematics & Statistics Department

What is Statistics?

Statistics, like mathematics, is a field of study with a broad number of applications in the private and public sectors. Essentially the study of data and learning how to extract information from that data, statistics plays a large role in our public and private lives. Applications and uses for statistics can be applied to practically any field such as public policy, data analysis, social sciences and research, biostatistics, business applications, data science and mining, the medical and pharmacological fields, psychology, political science, veterinary science and even zoology.

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Admission Requirements
The majority of undergraduate degree programs are covered by UW's general undergraduate admission requirements.

Application Deadline
The University of Wyoming offers undergraduate admission on a "rolling basis" for most programs to make it accessible for students. This allows them to apply at any time before the next semester's start date. However, students who wish to be considered for scholarships or commitments awarded by UW for fall start dates must confirm their enrollment before May 1.

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Quick Start M.S. in Statistics

The quick start (or 4+1) M.S. in statistics program allows students to get a graduate degree in statistics with only one additional year of school. Students take four classes their senior year as part of the quick start program, two are reserved for graduate credit and do not apply to their B.S. degree, and two classes apply to both their B.S. and M.S. degrees.

 

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What Can You Do With a Statistics Degree?

A statistics degree can form the foundation for a rewarding career in various private and public sectors. In demand in practically all sectors in society, as a statistician, you can be involved with the development of new lifesaving drugs in pharmaceuticals, the shaping of public policy in government, the planning of market strategy in business or the management of investment portfolios in finance. Careers in statistics generally can be quite lucrative, with statisticians of sufficient experience often able to earn six-figure salaries and there are a wide variety of exciting opportunities for statisticians.

Statistics Careers

  • Data scientist
  • Mathematical statistician 
  • Animal health statistician 
  • Clinical trial statistician 
  • Public health statistician 
  • Data analyst
  • Staff engineer 
  • Actuary
  • Machine learning developer
  • Financial risk analyst
  • Investment analyst
  • Market researcher
  • Economist

 

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Here's how University of Wyoming statistics alumni are making a difference:

  • Wyoming Department of Health
  • Wyoming Department of Education

 

Graduate schools UW Statistics alumni have attended:

  • University of North Carolina
  • University of Montana
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Statistics Bachelors Degree Program Highlights

The statistics degree program at UW is full of enriching experiences. Students will have an opportunity to learn from highly-qualified faculty and take part in a number of experiences that prepare them for the challenging world of mathematics. Below are a number of program highlights that make us unique.

Quick Start M.S. Program

An advanced degree in statistics is powerful in its own right; statistical methods are part of the core of data science. If you're interested in earning a higher degree, the program in statistics at the University of Wyoming now offers a Quick Start (“4+1”) M.S. program, within which qualified students can obtain an M.S. degree in only one year. The program is intended for inspired, high-achieving students; the pace will be intense, as you will need to be taking courses at the graduate level in your undergraduate senior year. The M.S. degree requires 30 credits; in order to make the 4+1 program work enrolled students can:

1. Have two three-credit 4XXX/5XXX classes count towards both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Enrollment must be for the 5XXX section of the course. Tuition is charged at the undergraduate rate.
2. Reserve two three-credit 4XXX/5XXX classes for graduate credit. Tuition is charged at the undergraduate rate, but these two classes will only count toward the M.S.

With these four courses counting towards the M.S., there remain 18 credits, which can be done in two semesters of three (three-credit) classes each.

Center for Assistance with Statistics and Mathematics

The Center for Assistance with Statistics and Mathematics (CASM), offers free, in-person, drop-in tutoring for UW students who are looking for mathematics or statistics help. Our tutors are advanced undergraduate and graduate students. The opportunity to work in the CASM looks great on a resume and can help solidify mathematical and statistical knowledge. 

A bachelor's degree in statistics gave me the tools and skills to pursue a career in academics or industry. I left the University of Wyoming knowing I was prepared to succeed in a graduate program or on the job market.

- Austin Miller, B.S. '20
Economics Ph.D. Student at University of Wisconsin-Madison

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College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Department of Mathematics & Statistics

Ross Hall 327

Department 3036, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-4221

Fax: (307) 766-6838

Email: gauss@uwyo.edu