Statistics

At a glance

The Statistics program at UT Dallas, offered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences, is designed to develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Students learn how to collect, clean, organize and manipulate large datasets using statistical software and programming languages.

Statistics education emphasizes ethical considerations and responsible data analysis practices. Because of this, students also learn about data privacy, confidentiality and ethical or legal issues related to data collection.

Graduates of our program have proficiency in tools like R, Python, SAS and SPSS. This enhances their data analysis capabilities and makes them highly employable in data-centric roles. The top research areas in our math department include:

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Probability theory
• Topology and geometric analysis
• Bioinformatics & statistics
• Mathematical physics
• Partial differential equations & analysis

Career potential

In today’s data-driven world, most organizations rely on data analysis and statistical insights to make informed decisions. A statistics degree opens the door to diverse career opportunities, and the demand for statisticians and data analysts continues to grow rapidly. Our graduates lead successful careers in fields such as:

• Business and finance
• Healthcare and medicine
• Government and public policy
• Environmental science
• Market research and consumer behavior
• Education and social sciences
• Technology and data science
• Manufacturing and quality control
• Sports analytics
• Market forecasting and risk analysis