BA in Statistics in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University

The Department of Statistics provides degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Students can pursue two undergraduate minors: one in applied statistics and another in general statistics, along with a graduate statistics certificate. Undergraduate options include a combined mathematics-statistics major, a pre-actuarial science track, and a behavioral statistics degree. The curriculum covers both practical applications and theoretical foundations of statistics, with coursework incorporating extensive computer use and statistical software. Applied statistics courses emphasize data analysis skills. Modern statistical education occurs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Pairing a statistics major with a minor in fields like mathematics, computer science, agriculture, life sciences, or social sciences creates versatile career preparation for industry, government, and academia. Understanding fundamental statistical methods is growing increasingly valuable across all disciplines.