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Statistical & Data Sciences

Turn data into insights while building the technical and analytical skills employers need in today's data-driven world.

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Program Overview

What can you do with a Statistical & Data Sciences degree?

Data is everywhere, from healthcare and finance to sports, scientific research, and technology. Statistical & Data Sciences combines statistics, computer science, and mathematics to help you transform raw data into meaningful insights and informed decisions.

At Wooster, you'll learn how to collect, analyze, visualize, and communicate data while developing the technical skills needed to solve real-world problems. Just as importantly, you'll learn how to explain your findings clearly to audiences with different backgrounds, making you an effective collaborator and decision-maker.

Whether you're interested in business analytics, healthcare, research, artificial intelligence, or another growing field, Statistical & Data Sciences prepares you to make an impact.

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Analyze Real-World Data

Apply statistical and computational tools to answer meaningful questions across a variety of disciplines.

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Build Practical Experience

Complete an internship and a yearlong Independent Study project before you graduate.

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Customize Your Degree

Pair Statistical & Data Sciences with a required second major or minor that aligns with your career goals.

The Wooster Advantage

Why study Statistical & Data Sciences at Wooster?

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Wooster's Statistical & Data Sciences major combines statistics, mathematics, computer science, and data science within one collaborative academic department, making it easy to build connections across related fields.
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Every student completes both an internship or similar professional experience and a yearlong Independent Study project. You'll also complete a second major or minor outside the department, allowing you to apply data science to another field you're passionate about, from economics and biology to political science, environmental science, or beyond.
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Students regularly participate in Sophomore Research, DataFest competitions, summer internships, and AMRE Consulting, where selected students spend eight weeks working as paid consultants on projects for Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations.
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Featured Courses

Discover how data shapes decisions through courses such as:

  • Applied Data Science
  • Sports Analytics
  • Data Visualization
  • Statistical Theory

Independent Study & Experiential Learning

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Apply data science to questions that matter to you.

Every Statistical & Data Sciences major completes a yearlong Independent Study project focused on a topic that reflects their academic interests or career goals.

Projects often combine data science with another discipline, such as economics, biology, political science, or another field, while others explore personal interests like sports or entertainment.

Students also gain valuable professional experience through internships, AMRE Consulting, undergraduate research, and DataFest competitions, graduating with both technical expertise and real-world experience.

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Ready to Explore Statistical & Data Sciences?

Whether you want to become a data scientist, analyst, consultant, or researcher, Statistical & Data Sciences at Wooster prepares you to solve complex problems with data.

Career Opportunities

Statistical & Data Sciences graduates apply their skills across nearly every industry.

Many also continue to graduate study in data science, business analytics, and related fields.

 

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Graduates pursue careers in areas such as:

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Where Our Alumni Go

Statistical & Data Sciences graduates have built careers with organizations including:

  • Schneider Electric
  • Stats Perform
  • IQVIA
  • Cardinal Health
  • CoreWeave

They've also pursued graduate study at institutions including:

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Case Western Reserve University
  • Purdue University
  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • University of Maryland
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Scholarships & Student Opportunities

Statistical & Data Sciences students benefit from opportunities including:

  • Departmental travel funding for academic conferences and competitions
  • Mini-grants supporting Independent Study research

Students may also participate in:

  • AMRE Consulting
  • Sophomore Research
  • DataFest
  • Summer undergraduate research experiences
  • Professional internships

 

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Meet Your Professors

Wooster faculty provide close mentorship as you develop technical, analytical, and communication skills. From your first courses through your internship and Independent Study project, you'll work alongside professors committed to helping you succeed in graduate school and data-driven careers.
Qimin Huang

Qimin Huang

Assistant Professor, Statistical & Data Sciences and Mathematics (On leave Spring 2026)
Drew Pasteur

Drew Pasteur

Professor of Mathematics and Statistical and Data Sciences
Colby Long

Colby Long

Associate Professor and Department Chair of Mathematics and Statistical and Data Sciences
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Connect With the Department

Interested in Statistical & Data Sciences? We'd love to help you learn more about internships, research opportunities, faculty mentorship, and career pathways.  
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