Meredith College will offer a new major in statistical and data sciences beginning Fall 2025.
Meredith’s Statistical and Data Sciences major will allow students to gain experience in making data-driven decisions using advanced data science techniques. Students in this program will also develop a solid foundation in the core statistics, mathematics, and computer science principles essential for a successful career.
Data science is a growing career field as data has become more integrated into our daily lives. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 36% growth in the data science job sector between 2023 and 2033.
There are data science applications in essentially every field, including finance, political science, education, public health, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, data mining, data visualization, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.
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