Statistics – The Science in Data Science

Prepare for rewarding careers in statistics, analytics and data science with world-class faculty in a world-class department.

Who We Are

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Graduate

Our prestigious graduate programs prepare the next generation of leaders in statistics.

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Undergraduate

Our undergraduate program offers students exceptional opportunities.

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Research

We work across a wide range of disciplines to find solutions that help everyone.

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#16 in the Nation

U.S. News and World Report ranked our graduate programs in the top 20 in its latest rankings of graduate schools in science.

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Aug 21, 2019

NC State Statistics Program Ranked No. 20 Globally

NC State’s statistics program has been ranked 20th in the world on a prestigious scorecard of international universities.

Aug 5, 2019

Annual Beach Trip

The NCSU Department of Statistics annual beach trip is for Faculty, Staff, Graduate Students, Emeriti Faculty, Alumni, Families and Friends of the Department. It is scheduled for September 6-8 at Atlantic Towers, Carolina Beach NC.

Jul 31, 2019

2019 SIBS Program

This year the 2019-NCSU-Duke SIBS Data Hack-A-Thon was a data analysis assignment where 20 SIBS participants work in 5 assigned teams to tackle a large, complex data set on opioid drug consumption with the goal of addressing scientific research questions.

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Statistical Consulting Core

Our Statistical Consulting Core is a valuable resource for both the campus community and off-campus clients. We help researchers working on a range of problems develop and apply statistical analysis to facilitate advances in their work. Learn more about our fee-for-service and free support services.