About the Statistics Degree Program
UW’s B.S./M.S. in statistics is an accelerated program designed for students who want to earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in statistics in just five years. This degree path allows undergraduates to begin taking master’s coursework during their senior year, ultimately saving time and money.
After completing your B.S. in statistics, you’ll continue for one additional year to finish your M.S. degree. You’ll graduate with a strong foundation in statistical methods, ready to jumpstart a career in data science, research and analytics!
Statistics majors may apply to the quickstart program during the spring semester of their junior year. You will submit a college transcript, statement of purpose and three letters of recommendation. Once enrolled, you may count several courses toward both degrees, allowing you to accelerate your course of study. The Registrar's Office will assist you with setting-up your double-counted and reserved courses. Acceptance to the master’s in statistics is conditional until your undergraduate degree is completed and you’ve received your GRE results (which you'll take your senior year).
What Can You Do With a Statistics Degree?
A statistics degree prepares you for the workforce with strong skills in data analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking. UW’s dual degree program specifically prepares students for a fast-paced career in statistical consulting, but you’ll be able to apply your education to a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, technology and more!
- Statistical consultant
- Data scientist
- Market research analyst
- Government statistician
- Actuary
- Data analyst
Our alumni are putting their education to use in a variety of roles and industries. Here are just a few of the places they work:
- University of Glasgow
- Wyoming Department of Health
- Wyoming Department of Education
Statistics alumni have been accepted to several graduate schools after completing their UW degrees. Here are a few places they’ve studied:
- University of North Carolina
- University of Montana
- University of Glasgow
Our faculty have years of experience in the industry and maintain connections with external organizations for the benefit of our students. The following organizations, from both inside and outside UW, work with students on capstone projects and collaborate with faculty on research.
- Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT)
- WEST Inc.
- Wyoming Department of Health
- Equivant
- Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company
- Wyoming Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
- Wyoming Game and Fish
- Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
- UW departments: Speech pathology, engineering, biology, veterinary sciences, ecology, psychology
Turn Classroom Skills Into Real-World Impact
As a B.S./M.S. student, you’ll get hands-on experience through two major projects. In your senior year, you’ll complete a thesis project in which you’ll analyze a dataset and present your work. During the M.S. portion of the program, you’ll take on a larger capstone project in collaboration with an external stakeholder. You’ll analyze real-world data, work with your client and present findings that will guide business decisions.
