Data Science and Statistics

College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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Data Science and Statistics, B.S. (Data Science Combination)

Data Science and Statistics, B.S. (Discrete Mathematics Combination)

Data Science and Statistics, B.S. (Statistics Combination)

Data Science and Statistics, B.S. (Data Science Combination) + Applied Mathematics, M.A. (All Concentrations)

Data Science and Statistics, B.S. (Discrete Mathematics Combination) + Applied Mathematics, M.A. (All Concentrations)

Data Science and Statistics, B.S. (Statistics Combination) + Applied Mathematics, M.A. (All Concentrations)

Do you enjoy problem solving, data analysis, and working with technology? EKU offers the first of only two undergraduate statistics programs in the state of Kentucky. Statistics is an interdisciplinary study that can be applied to a variety of career fields.

Degree Concentrations

  • Data Science and Statistics, B.S. (Data Science Combination)
  • Data Science and Statistics, B.S. (Discrete Mathematics Combination)
  • Data Science and Statistics, B.S. (Statistics Combination)
  • BS/MS Accelerated "3+2" Dual Degree Program in Data Science and Statistics and Applied Mathematics

Minors:

  • Actuarial Science
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics/Teaching

Certificate:

  • Applied Data Science

Who Would be Interested in Statistics?

If any of the following apply to you, you should explore a career in statistics:

  • Enjoy using your quantitative skills to solve practical problems
  • Are interested in using computer technology to analyze data to solve problems in a wide variety of fields
  • Want to learn how to apply mathematical and statistical knowledge to social, economic, medical, political, or ecological problems
  • Like to work individually and/or as part of an interdisciplinary team to solve problems and communicate your results to others
  • Are interested in advancing the frontiers of statistics and probability through education and research

Why Statistics?

  • The first of only two undergraduate programs in statistics offered in the state of Kentucky
  • Supportive faculty with a wealth of experience and expertise and a small student/faculty ratio
  • The opportunity to work on real problems with local industries in their courses and through the Statistical Consulting Center
  • The chance to learn to use a wide variety of software including Minitab, SAS, R and StatXact
  • Availability of cutting-edge courses such as "R and Introductory Data Mining" and "Statistical Methods using SAS"

What Are the Requirements to be Admitted to the Program?

Students may select Statistics upon applying to the university.

Job Opportunities for Graduates

  • Data Scientist
  • Actuary
  • SAS Programmer
  • Quality Engineer

Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?

  • United States Census Bureau
  • Catalyst Clinical Research, LLC
  • Aetna

Scholarship Opportunities

  • Ronald E. Pierce Scholarship

How Do I Get More Information?

math.eku.edu
Contact Dr. Shane Redmond, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Chair
shane.redmond@eku.edu
859-622-5942