The power of statistics is everywhere.

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Associate Professor of Statistics Allison Davidson watches students work during a Fall 2023 course on data visualization.

Understanding how to interpret and use data opens countless career pathways, including those in finance, healthcare, athletics, the social sciences, and much more.

Because Muhlenberg’s Statistics Program is part of the broader Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics, you will be exposed to essential mathematical and computational knowledge to provide a solid foundation to explore this field. This integrated curriculum means you’ll be applying statistical concepts to real-world problems across disciplines.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for statisticians is expected to increase by 30 percent over the next decade in our data-driven world. Statistics graduates will be well-equipped for career opportunities as actuaries, data miners and scientists, quantitative finance market analysts, sports analysts, biostatisticians, epidemiologists, survey researchers, psychometricians and more.

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Opportunities With Impact

Studying statistics at Muhlenberg is a hands-on experience with internships, research opportunities and experiential projects, including a senior capstone, ensuring that you have the chance to experience this field in action.

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Our Faculty

The faculty for the statistics program is part of the broader Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics Department, providing you with instructors whose expertise is deep and often multi-faceted.

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Our Curriculum

You will engage in the material in applicable ways, using real data and the latest technology to ensure you are well-equipped to solve complex problems after graduation. Find out more about the courses required to major or minor in statistics at Muhlenberg.

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Program Pathways

Dive into the course requirements for majoring or minoring in statistics at Muhlenberg and learn about the Master's in Applied Analytics 4+1 Program.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

William Gryc

Department Chair and Professor of Mathematics
Address Muhlenberg College Mathematics & Computer Science 2400 Chew Street Allentown, PA 18104