Applied Statistics
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Why study Applied Statistics at UWL?
Statisticians turn numbers into understandable concepts, identifiable trends and patterns, or conclusions. They play a critical role in bringing data into the decision-making process in a wide array of contexts - from medicine to marketing, and from space exploration to the management of earth's resources.
With small classes of 5 to 25 students, Applied Statistics graduate students have the opportunity to get to know faculty well. Numerous faculty in our department have been recognized for excellence in teaching and mentoring.
Want to learn more about the details? Check out the program curriculum on our Student resources page.
Employment
As our ability to collect data grows, our need for statisticians to analyze and make sense of that data grows alongside it. 95% of our program graduates report finding employment using their degree.
Recent graduates have found positions as data analysts, biostatisticians, and data scientists at employers including Gundersen Health System, Fastenal Company, United States Department of Defense, Mayo Clinic, Northwest Mutual, Baker Tilly, and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
IMPRESSIVE EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
- Overall employment of statisticians is projected to grow 30 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- As of 2024, the median salary for statisticians is $104,000.
Choose your path
The UWL Applied Statistics Graduate Program can be completed as a stand-alone MS in 2 years following completion of an undergraduate degree.
We also offer a Dual Degree option. It combines the UWL undergraduate degree in Statistics and the MS in Applied Statistics in a total of 5 years.
If you're a working professional looking for a fully online program, our department's Data Science MS and certificate programs might be a fit!
A great place to live
With accolades from publications including Forbes magazine and Outdoor Magazine, La Crosse offers a great cultural and natural environment. La Crosse combines a small-town feel with ample cultural and recreational opportunities. Situated on the Mississippi River in the geologically unique Driftless region, La Crosse offers four-season recreational and research opportunities on water and land.
MEET OUR GRADUATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR:
Professor
1032 Cowley Hall
mbingham@uwlax.edu
608.785.6682
Specialty areas:
Statistics for Directional Data; Statistics for Three-Dimensional Rotation Data