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The Statistics Department's combined Bachelor's/Master's Pathway enables high-achieving students to complete both a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and a Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, or Biostatistics through an accelerated track. With departmental approval, students can apply up to 12 graduate credits toward both their undergraduate and graduate degree requirements.
The Statistics Department provides a Bachelor of Science program focused on the discipline of statistics - the systematic study of random phenomena and their data patterns. This field involves characterizing data through visual and quantitative methods, developing probabilistic models for underlying random processes, and generating reliable forecasts. Statistics students enhance their mathematical skills while applying statistical techniques to address real-world challenges across various sectors. Career prospects for statisticians span diverse fields including social sciences, natural sciences, business, healthcare, and public sector organizations. The department offers customizable study plans for majors and minors, including an honors track option.