S23 is interested in Applied Statistics/Analytics without heavy CS (not enjoying AP CS).
Looking for a program that is interdisciplinary and offers coursework in social sciences, natural sciences or business applications.
When sifting through website and course offerings Data Analytic programs look interesting but heavily focused on CS. Applied Math programs are often isolated in Math Dept with little cross-over opportunities - this also seems the case with Statistics majors as well.
Two intriguing programs are Emory’s QTM program in the Goizueta School of Business and UVA’s Applied Statistics major that offers concentrations including Biostats, Engineering, and Econometrics.
Both of these are reach schools (SAT 1470 | GPA 3.9 UW) - looking for additional options
I glanced at Emory’s TQM program and didn’t see anything that couldn’t be done at any reasonable university or better. Most of their programs are just a major in stats with a minor in another subject.
Look at Industrial Engineering. Look at Georgia Tech’s ISyE program for an example.
A few CS classes for analytics or data science is inevitable.
You can do what you want at most schools. The difference is some are in the business school, some in CS, some in Arts/Sciences or engineering. You have to dig sometimes.
Some of the best data scientists I know majored in Physics.
Another thing to consider is that data analytics is relatively new. A degree specifically in analytics might not be well known or understood with some companies. A degree in CS, stats or engineering is more of a known quantity and qualifies you to do analytics.
This is a great area to be interested in. Please do not let him be discouraged by this AP class. Our schools are struggling to attract and retain qualified computer science teachers across the country. Many of the kids are frustrated in the two AP CS classes.
There are some cool majors out there in data science and amazing job opportunities. Here are a few that might be on the match/safety level.
WPI has some interesting options -
Auburn has some very different majors. They have an Accelerated Bachelors/Master’s Degree in Data Science
Was going to post SODA at Penn State and Analytics at Denison, both of which would be academic matches but someone beat me to it :)… still, seconding . Both sound exactly like what you’re talking about.
Also College of Charleston Data Science is applied to any field of your choice.
Run the NPC to see if they’re affordable.
You will want to research the jobs one can get with a Data Science/Statistics undergrad degree vs. the extra year with the Masters. Examples of employers include credit card companies, pharmaceutical research analysis, big data at banks, R&D at big companies.
