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Diversity in Backgrounds, Careers a Major Theme in Survey of Master’s Graduates

November 1, 2024 Leave a Comment

The 2023 statistics and biostatistics master’s graduates who responded to the ASA follow-up survey in spring 2024 came to their graduate program with undergraduate majors in 45 fields and then diverged into careers and studies in a variety of sectors, regions, and fields.

New Master’s or Doctoral Data Science and Analytics Programs

April 1, 2019 1 Comment

The proliferation of master’s and doctoral programs in data science and analytics continues. We have profiled many universities; here are five more.

New Master’s or Doctoral Data Science and Analytics Programs II

January 2, 2019 1 Comment

The proliferation of master’s and doctoral programs in data science and analytics continues, seemingly due to the insatiable demand of employers for data scientists. This article covers programs at Clemson University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Kennesaw State University, and the University of Virginia.

New Master’s or Doctoral Data Science/Analytics Programs

December 1, 2018 1 Comment

We profiled a few universities in past Amstat News issues; here are Columbia, University of Kansas, and University of Toronto!

Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Data Science and Analytics

April 1, 2018 Leave a Comment

More and more universities are starting master’s and doctoral programs in data science and analytics—of which statistics is foundational—due to the increasing interest from students and employers. Amstat News reached out to those in the statistical community who are involved in such programs to find out more about them. This month, we feature the University of Vermont, University of Michigan, University of Central Florida, and The Johns Hopkins University.

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