Concentration of Data Science & Applied Statistics, B.S.
Offered
:
Castleton, VT
Johnson, VT
Lyndon, VT
Williston, VT
Some locations where this program is offered are eligible for international students requiring an F-1 visa.
What is an In-Person Plus program?
Program-required courses are taught through a combination of in-person and remote delivery. Remote learning may require meeting at a specific time or may not have a specific class time; all weekly interactions and assignments for remote courses are completed through a learning site.
In the Applied Statistics concentration, you’ll gain real-world experience in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data using inferential statistics and modeling. These skills prepare you for a variety of jobs in statistics in multiple fields, statistician, data analyst, healthcare, politics, engineering, business, marketing research, finance, operations research and more. You’ll be prepared to stand out in your career by making smart, data-driven decisions.
Statistics is one of the most in-demand career fields. Jobs for graduates with a statistics degree are projected to grow 33 percent through 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the Applied Statistics concentration within the Data Science & Applied Statistics, B.S. at Vermont State, you’ll build important critical-thinking skills to become the type of well-rounded problem-solver employers need.
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Trailblazer Scholarship
This renewable, merit-based scholarship awards up to $10,000 for out-of-state students and up to $2,000 for in-state students.
Beginning in the fall 2026 semester, qualified residents of designated Good Neighbor counties can attend Vermont State University at the same tuition rate as Vermont residents.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for Data Science & Applied Statistics, B.S.
$10,704 Full Time Annual
$446 /credit
$21,408 Full Time Annual
$892 /credit
Total Institutional Fees
Undergraduate (In-Person / In-Person Plus)
$1,656 Full Time Annual
$69 /credit
Housing and Food
Standard Housing
$8,388 Full Time Annual
Standard Food Plan
$5,506 Full Time Annual
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
Humanistic Perspective general education course
3 cr
GED XXXX
Natural Science general education course
3 cr
Fall
CNX 2020
Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
3 cr
MAT 2020
Mathematical Reasoning
3 cr
MAT 3210
Linear Algebra
3 cr
GED XXXX
Social Science general education course
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Spring
MAT 3135
Introduction to Data Science & Applied Statistics
3 cr
GED XXXX
Digital Literacy and Computing general education course
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Fall
MAT 3220
Probability
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Spring
MAT 3230
Mathematical Statistics
3 cr
MAT 3250
Applied Multivariate Statistics and Modeling with R
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Fall
MAT 3430
Data Analytics
3 cr
MAT 4015
Regression Analysis and Design of Experiments
4 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Spring
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Why Study Applied Statistics at Vermont State?
Career Success: Statistics careers span a wide range for our graduates, who have made an impact in positions in computer programming, market research, system analysis, education, and other areas.
A Curious Mind: Our approach to education is multidisciplinary, so you’ll develop an active curiosity that opens you up to new statistics major jobs and different ways to use your skills as you grow in your career.
A Place to Explore: In the Applied Statistics concentration, you’ll strengthen important analytical and problem-solving skills, learn ways to be innovative and creative, and improve your communication to help you stand out in the field.
Small Classes, Big Opportunities: Your professors will be available when you need them, and they’ll be valuable mentors to help you plan your future. You’ll also have the chance to develop relationships with your peers and learn from their experiences.
Practical, Relevant Skills: You will build foundational skills for the workplace and prepare to be a leader in your field:
Communication: You’ll be able to interpret and express ideas about mathematics clearly and professionally in written and spoken communications by using modeling and inferential statistics.
Problem-solving: You’ll graduate with experience analyzing data and big data, and using computational skills, algorithms, and theoretical knowledge to solve problems. Students use current technologies, including statistical software, to explore phenomenon, conduct modeling, analyze data, and make inferences.
Statistical Thinking: You’ll learn to design statistical experiments using appropriate analytical methods and scales.
Graduate Study: Statisticsgraduatesare ready to continue their education if they want to, including in Vermont State’s Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program.
Through internships, co-ops, career coaching, and more, you’ll gain leading-edge skills to give you a competitive edge for statistics jobs. Internship placements will help you build a network of experts to guide as you start your career.
Sample Courses
Data Analytics
Regression Analysis and Design of Experiments
Introduction to Data Science and Applied Statistics
VTSU has provided me with the tools to grow intellectually. I cannot express how grateful I am for the opportunities that Vermont State University has provided me. From equipping me with various internships, scholarship, and volunteer opportunities, VTSU has molded me into a strong, resilient, and goal-driven scholar
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