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Bryant University Professor Karen Pitts sits down with students at a whiteboard.
Bryant University Professor Karen Pitts sits down with students at a whiteboard.

Applied Mathematics and Statistics

Develop the skills you need to solve real-world problems through the application of mathematical principles.

At a Glance

What You’ll Learn:

  • Advanced mathematical concepts, including multivariate statistics and data mining
  • Computer skills and relevant software for business applications

What You’ll Do:

  • Solve real-world problems by applying mathematical principles
  • Earn your SAS Certificate in data mining

Where You’ll Go:

  • Analytics positions at major corporate, nonprofit, and government organizations
  • Insurance, healthcare, technology, and financial services industries

Program Highlights

Data is a massive part of our daily life, with mathematics and statistics as the foundation for many careers. Whether you want to analyze marketing data, prepare clinical trials for a new drug, or investigate economic trends in government agencies, Bryant’s Applied Mathematics and Statistics program provides you with the skills to tackle real-world problems using mathematical principles.

You’ll focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, statistical analysis, relevant computer software, and foundational business knowledge. You’ll also customize your course of study with seven electives, letting you create a path that’s as broad or narrow as you like. You’ll be prepared for a successful career in various industries through our renowned faculty and student-centered curriculum.

Sample Courses

Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include: 

Linear Algebra MATH 226
Actuarial Statistics I AM 230
Actuarial Statistics II AM 231
Actuarial Statistics III AM 332
Applied Data Mining MATH 460
Applied Multivariate Statistics MATH 461

Where Our Students Go

Our graduates go on to major corporations and prestigious graduate programs, including:

  • Aetna
  • Amica Mutual Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • CVS Health
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance
  • Brown University
  • Bryant University
  • North Carolina State University
  • University of Michigan
  • University of Notre Dame

Earn Your SAS Certificate in Data Mining

Bryant is one of only seven undergraduate universities worldwide to offer the SAS certificate in data mining. Complete four SAS-based statistics courses and learn how to solve real-world problems by applying mathematical principles. This prestigious professional designation will give you a competitive edge and help advance your career in a wide range of fields.

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Bryant University Professor Rick Smith points to a blackboard in a classroom.
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Learn by Doing

Lessons from a textbook can only take you so far. That’s why experiential learning is at the core of your Bryant experience. You’ll engage in hands-on projects and opportunities beginning your very first year — building skills in critical thinking, learning how to adapt to challenges, and fostering your determination to succeed.

Find Your Minor

By complementing your College of Arts and Sciences major with a business minor, you’ll learn how to assess problems from different perspectives and find creative solutions to today’s biggest challenges. Our interdisciplinary approach is a strength that leads to extraordinary career outcomes and lifetime earnings.