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Statistics and Data Science

Major in the College of Natural Sciences

Certificate  Applied  Statistical  Modeling
Trent Lesikar

The Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Data Science is a four-year degree that provides students with foundational training and marketable skills in statistics and data science.

The Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Data Science equips students to execute all stages of data analysis, apply common techniques in statistics and machine learning, respect the principles and best practices of reproducible data science and articulate the role of statistics and data science in a just and ethical society. The program provides a strong foundation in the established field of statistics while reaching into the modern and emerging field of data science.

Declaration Requirements

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The B.S. in Statistics and Data Science admits incoming freshmen only. All applicants must submit their ApplyTexas applications by December 1. Applicants may check the status of their application and update their selections through their MyStatus page.

Please note: This major is not open to transfer students or to internal transfer by current students.

How to Declare

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Visit UT Austin's Admissions for instructions on accessing ApplyTexas and information on applying to this program.

Required Courses

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Get detailed information about required courses on the Statistics and Data Science page, or check out a sample four-year plan to explore potential degree options.

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