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Applied Statistics

Concentration of Data Science & Applied Statistics, B.S. 

Offered :

  • Castleton, VT
  • Johnson, VT
  • Lyndon, VT
  • Williston, VT

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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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. 

Sample Courses

  • Data Analytics
  • Regression Analysis and Design of Experiments
  • Introduction to Data Science and Applied Statistics
  • Probability
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Student Stories

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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Meet Our Faculty

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  • Faculty

Bradley Beth

He/Him

Associate Professor of Computer Science

  • Lyndon Campus

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Greg Petrics

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Professor

  • Johnson Campus

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Abbess Rajia

Professor

  • Castleton Campus

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Christopher Schwaner

Professor

  • Castleton Campus

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Julie Theoret

She/Her

Professor

  • Johnson Campus

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