BA in Statistics - Pre Acturial Science in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University

The Department of Statistics provides degree programs at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Students can pursue two undergraduate minors: applied statistics or general statistics. Additionally, a graduate certificate in statistics is offered. Undergraduate options include a combined mathematics-statistics major, pre-actuarial science specialization, and behavioral statistics degree. The curriculum covers both practical applications and theoretical foundations of statistics, with extensive computer integration in coursework. Various statistical software packages are employed across classes, with strong emphasis on data analysis in applied courses. Modern statistical education occurs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Pairing a statistics major with minors in complementary fields like mathematics, computer science, or social sciences creates versatile career preparation for industry, government, and academia. Understanding fundamental statistical methods is growing increasingly valuable across diverse professional fields.