Statistical and Data Sciences MAJOR

at Meredith College

Through Meredith’s statistical and data sciences major, students will be able to make data-driven decisions using advanced data science techniques, as well as form a strong foundation in statistics, mathematics, and computer science.

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“After only a few weeks of my statistics and data analytics courses, I knew this was the field for which my mind was made. Meredith had the best community for my personal and academic growth. Whenever I needed help, my professors always had the knowledge and supportive words to direct me.”

– Jean Hinton, ’25

Our Statistical and Data Sciences Major

Statistics and data sciences are growing fields worldwide as data has become more integrated into our daily lives. The curriculum’s interdisciplinary nature and internship and research opportunities will prepare students for careers in a variety of industries as well as graduate study.

Bachelor of Science in Statistical and Data Sciences

Students earning a bachelor’s in statistical and data sciences must complete 49-50 credit hours, including 43 credit hours of required courses in mathematics and statistics, computer science, and data science, as well as 6-7 credit hours of electives.

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Why Study Data Science at Meredith?

Statistical and data science students gain valuable skills, including how to
- Collect and prepare data for visualization and analysis
- Interpret results, form conclusions, and communicate findings
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors and attitudes
Thrive in a STEM field through Meredith’s unique programming as a women’s college.
Our curriculum promotes ethical practices. Understanding that data is powerful and can be used to make a positive impact, our faculty emphasizes a “data for good” approach.
Learn from expert faculty with diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Program Coordinator Dr. Emily Lada brings over 14 years of industry experience in data science.

Complete an internship or research project as part of your studies. Recent research projects by data science majors and minors include
- “Forecasting United States Fossil Fuel Stock Prices Using Historical Data and Time Series Analysis”
- “Exploring Women’s Healthcare Equity with Machine Learning Techniques”
- “Exploring Adolescent Brain Health with Machine Learning Techniques”
Have the opportunity to participate in events like the ASA DataFest to gain experience and make professional connections.
Several of our alumnae have found meaningful work in this field with employers such as BlueCross BlueShield and Oak Ridge Associated Universities.
Our students have pursued graduate and doctoral degrees in this field at schools such as the Georgia Institute of Technology and North Carolina State University.

Careers in Data Science

The field of data science is projected to grow 36% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. The median pay for data scientists is $131,490 per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

There is a wide range of job opportunities in data science in the Triangle and across the country. Statistical and data sciences are applied in essentially every field, including artificial intelligence, data mining, data visualization, education, finance, healthcare, political science, pharmaceuticals, and software engineering. Graduates of Meredith’s data sciences degree program will be prepared to enter a variety of fields and pursue graduate studies.