Applied Statistics and Data Analytics Bachelor of Science Degree

Gain a strong foundation in statistical methods, computing tools, and real-world applications with RIT’s BS in applied statistics.


$77K

Median First-Year Salary of RIT Graduates from this degree

47%

Job postings that require skills in statistical software like SAS or R

34%

Employment growth expected for statisticians by 2026, four times faster than the overall labor market

#1

Ranking for Statisticians in Best Business Jobs List, U.S. News & World Report, 2020


Overview for Applied Statistics and Data Analytics BS

Why Study Applied Statistics and Data Analytics at RIT


  • Career Connections: Network with recruiters from National Labs and federally-funded Research Centers to explore co-op, internship, research, and full-time employment opportunities.

  • Gain Work Experience: Complete a co-op or internship, engage in undergraduate research, or study abroad to gain real-world experience. 

  • Jobs at Industry Leading Companies: Recent graduates are employed at Freehold Capital Management, Qool Media, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, 3M, and General Electric.

  • A Robust Community: Join PiRIT, a student club that fosters a community of students and faculty in mathematics and statistics.

  • Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Available: Earn both your bachelor’s and your master’s in less time and with a cost savings, giving you a competitive advantage in your field.

  • STEM-OPT Visa Eligible: The STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program allows full-time, on-campus international students on an F-1 student visa to stay and work in the U.S. for up to three years after graduation.

RIT’s bachelor of science in applied statistics gives you an advantage in the fields of business, government, and industry, and prepares you for advanced graduate studies. Diverse application areas for graduates include product design, biostatistics, data analytics, quality control, and statistical forecasting.

What is Applied Statistics?

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Careers and Cooperative Education

Typical Job Titles

Statistician Biostatistician Data Scientist
Quantitative Analyst Data Engineer Business Analytics Associate
Quality Analyst Research Analyst Reporting and Data Analytics Specialist

Industries

  • Biotech and Life Sciences
  • Defense
  • Government (Local, State, Federal)
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Investment Banking
  • Telecommunications
Post-Graduation Salary and Career Info for Applied Statistics and Data Analytics BS

Cooperative Education

What’s different about an RIT education? It’s the career experience you gain by completing cooperative education and internships with top companies in every single industry. You’ll earn more than a degree. You’ll gain real-world career experience that sets you apart. It’s exposure–early and often–to a variety of professional work environments, career paths, and industries. 

Co-ops and internships take your knowledge and turn it into know-how. Experiential learning opportunities in statistics include a range of hands-on experiences, from co-ops and internships to undergraduate research that enable you to apply your statistical knowledge in professional settings while you make valuable connections between classwork and real-world applications.

Co-op and Experiential Learning Options for Applied Statistics and Data Analytics BS

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Curriculum for 2025-2026 for Applied Statistics and Data Analytics BS

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Admissions and Financial Aid

This program is STEM designated when studying on campus and full time.

First-Year Admission

First-year applicants are expected to demonstrate a strong academic background that includes:

  • 4 years of English
  • 3 years of social studies and/or history
  • 4 years of mathematics is required and must include algebra, geometry, algebra 2/trigonometry, and pre-calculus. Calculus is preferred.
  • 2-3 years of science is required and must include chemistry or physics; both are recommended.

Transfer Admission

Transfer applicants should meet these minimum degree-specific requirements:

  • A minimum of precalculus is required. Calculus is preferred
  • Chemistry or physics is required.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

100% of all incoming first-year and transfer students receive aid.

RIT’s personalized and comprehensive financial aid program includes scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment programs. When all these are put to work, your actual cost may be much lower than the published estimated cost of attendance.
Learn more about financial aid and scholarships

Research

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Many students join research teams and engage in research projects starting as early as their first year. Participation in undergraduate research leads to the development of real-world skills, enhanced problem-solving techniques, and broader career opportunities. Our students have opportunities to travel to national conferences for presentations and also become contributing authors on peer-reviewed manuscripts. Explore the variety of mathematics and statistics undergraduate research projects happening across the university.

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Contact

Program Contact
  • Carly Metcalfe
  • Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Applied Statistics
  • School of Mathematics and Statistics
  • College of Science
  • 585‑475‑6529
  • cmsma@rit.edu