Statistics - BS, BA
About This Degree
Statistics is the science of characterizing uncertainty and extracting information from numerical data.
Statistics majors at USU receive a solid education in areas like probability, linear regression/ time series, experiment design, quality control, and various areas in statistical analysis.
Essentially, statisticians can work in any career or for any company where data is collected or analyzed. Because of this, and the fact that not enough people graduate in statistics to meet the current career demand, USU statistics majors have an extremely high job placement after graduation. The Mathematics and Statistics Department is a close-knit unit where students receive individual attention from faculty mentors and the opportunity to pursue undergraduate research.
Students receive a by completing all required courses in the major. To receive a BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages.
Emphasis:
Students may choose an emphasis in one of the following areas.
Actuarial Science:
An actuary is a business professional who uses mathematical skills to define, analyze, and solve financial and social problems. USU is one of the only universities where students can complete the full undergraduate program in actuarial science required for job placement as an actuary. USU graduates in actuarial science require no further education in graduate school and receive 100% job placement in a career that is consistently rated as one of the top two careers in terms of job satisfaction, opportunities for advancement, and pay. This emphasis is also available through the mathematics degree, but it is essentially the same.
ADVISING
At a Glance
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Department: Mathematics and Statistics Department
USU Locations:
- Logan campus
Program Requirements
Career And Outcomes
Career Opportunities
This degree prepares students for careers as statisticians and analysts who can work for almost any type of company, industry, or organization.
Actuarial Science Emphasis
Students who graduate in actuarial science work as actuaries in the following areas:
- Insurance companies
- Banks
- Finance industry
Job Outlook
USU Locations
LOGAN CAMPUS
Admission
Admission Requirements
In addition to Utah State University’s admissions requirements, the statistics program has additional requirements:
- First-Year students: First-Year students admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major.
- Transfer students: Transfer students from other institutions and students transferring from other USU majors need a 2.2 total GPA to be accepted into the program.
International students have additional admissions requirements.
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