Data Science & Statistics BS
- Major
- BS
- In-Person
- Greeley
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Fall, Spring, or Summer Term
$478 Per Credit Hour
Program Overview
From weather predictions to professional sports draft picks, the science of statistics provides the tools we need to create stories from data.
UNC’s new Bachelor of Science in Statistics program is an immersive learning community focused on design and analysis of statistical models. You explore how to apply fundamental theories and techniques in biology, business, medicine, law, and many other disciplines.
When you graduate, you’re ready to take on a role in government, education, social services, environmental protection, the military, and other high-demand fields.
You can also continue your studies with a master’s or doctoral degree in applied statistics and operations research.
Degree requirements: 120 credits
- Liberal Arts Curriculum: 31 credits
- Required Major: 61 credits
- Required Statistics Courses: 25 credits
- Required Mathematics and Computer Science Courses: 27 credits
- Major Electives: 6 credits
- Scientific Writing Requirement: 3 credits
- University-Wide Credits: 28-34 credits
Year 1: 30 credits
- Fall: 14
- Spring: 16
Year 2: 30 credits
- Fall: 15
- Spring: 15
Year 3: 30 credits
- Fall: 15
- Spring: 15
Year 4: 30 credits
- Fall: 15
- Spring: 15
Courses in this degree program include:
- Regression Analysis
- Elemental Probability Theory
- Computational Tools for Data Analysis
- Statistics for Life Sciences
Why Study Statistics?
Increase
in the need for people with statistics degrees in the next decade
Growth
of careers in statistics and mathematics in next 10 years
Median annual wage
for statisticians in 2021, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics