Statistics
Bachelor of Science, Master of Science
Undergraduate Programs
Learn to collect, analyze, interpret data and more. This major will prepare you for a career in data science and data analytics. You'll design experiments and surveys to collect information, then use statistical procedures to summarize information, draw conclusions and make decisions. Almost all modern professions — from economists to engineers and from social scientists to medical scientists — rely on statistics. Our major offers great options if you have an interest in data science or the statistical or biostatistical aspects of a particular science.
Majors (Emphasis/Specialization)
- Statistics, B.S.
- Statistics (Actuarial Science), B.S.
- Statistics (Data Science), B.S.
Sample Courses
- R Programming and Data Science
- Probability and Mathematical Statistics
- Actuarial Modeling
- Statistical Computing
Graduate Programs
- Big Data Analytics, M.S. (Big Data Analytics Program)
- Statistics, M.S.
- Statistics - Biostatistics, M.S.
- Computational Science, M.S. (Computational Science Research Center)
- Computational Science - Data Science, M.S. (Computational Science Research Center)
- Computational Science, Ph.D. (Computational Science Research Center)
Career Options
Our graduates find employment in actuarial and data science, engineering, climate analysis, biotechnology, business, and education.
- Wave Neuroscience
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Verizon
Transferable Skills
- Abstract and formal reasoning skills
- Problem solving skills
- Identify and rectify problems
- Explain mathematical processes and analyses
- Technical writing skills
- Manage time efficiently by setting priorities
- Evidence and data acquisition and analysis
- Research skills
- Sort and prioritize data
- Communication skills
Mathematics and Statistics Department
College of Sciences
