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.
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.
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.
- 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
- Wyoming Department of Health
- Wyoming Department of Education
- Wyoming Game & Fish Department
- White House Presidential Innovation Fellow
- PayPal
- Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Pfizer
- University of Wyoming Foundation
- Equivant
Definitely! Here are some graduate schools recent UW statistics alumni have attended:
- University of North Carolina
- University of Montana
- The Pennsylvania State University
- Virginia Tech
- Arizona State University
- Colorado State University
- Iowa State University
The job outlook for statistics graduates is strong, especially in an increasingly data-driven world. With skills in data analysis and problem-solving, you’ll find opportunities in tech, finance, healthcare, government and more. Employers value the versatility and real-world impact of a statistics background.
Versatile. Valuable. In-Demand.
Statistics is used everywhere! From predicting trends in business and tech to improving healthcare, shaping policy and analyzing sports performance, you can take this degree into whatever path you choose. It’s a versatile tool that helps organizations make smarter, data-driven decisions across nearly every industry and UW's program is ready to give you the expertise and experience needed to thrive.
“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. UW '20 | Economics Ph.D. Student at University of Wisconsin-Madison
