Bachelor's Degree in Statistics & Data Science, Masters Degree in Applied Mathematics with specialization in Statistics & Data Science

Statistics and Data Science Bachelor's Accelerated Master's

Join our innovative statistics and data science program offering currently enrolled Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder undergraduate students the opportunity to receive a bachelor's and master's degree in a shorter period of time.

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The Bachelor's-Accelerated Master's degree program in statistics and data science (BAM-STAT) offers currently enrolled Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder statistics and data science undergraduate students the opportunity to receive a bachelor's and master's degree in a shorter period of time. Students receive the bachelor's degree first, but begin taking graduate coursework as undergraduates, typically in their junior or senior years. Up to six credits are allowed to double count for both the bachelor's and the master's degrees.

The Department of Applied Mathematics master’s degree is a professional master's program, specializing in statistics and data science, designed to give students the technical knowledge and skills needed to be highly successful in careers related to data science, statistics, applied mathematics and engineering. Our graduate program in applied mathematics is consistently ranked in the top 15 programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

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Why Earn a Bachelor's-Accelerated Master's in Statistics & Data Science?

The BAM-STAT program in applied mathematics provides students with advanced statistics and data science knowledge and skills valued in industry in a wide range of applications under the umbrella of applied mathematics. Graduates will come away prepared to be part of a data science team and collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines to ensure the success of intricate and complex projects.

The program is designed for Statistics and Data Science undergraduates who would like to take their skills to the next level.

  • Students receive a master's degree in less time and at a lower cost than if they were to enroll in a stand-alone master's degree program after completion of their baccalaureate degree
  • Staying at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder to pursue a Bachelor's-Accelerated Master's program enables students to continue working with their established faculty mentors
  • 97% of our MS graduates find employment in their field within six months of graduation
  • Our graduate program is STEM eligible, offering an Optional Practical Training STEM Extension benefit for current visa students
  • Our MS students are given opportunities to network and collaborate with our industry advisory board and partners