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Statistics is the field focused on gathering, examining, interpreting, and presenting data. Its applications span diverse academic disciplines, including biology, chemistry, anthropology, geography, political science, and sociology. Serving as a foundation for reasoned, evidence-based choices, statistics plays a vital role across public, private, for-profit, and nonprofit sectors.
The Statistics Department operates two computer labs equipped with cutting-edge statistical tools like SAS, SPSS, JMP, and Minitab.
Through the Center for Statistical Consulting, students can acquire hands-on experience by applying statistical methods in real-world scenarios while collaborating with faculty and external partners.
The need for statisticians is rapidly increasing. As reported in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook, nonacademic positions for statisticians are projected to rise through 2016. Additionally, educational institutions are expanding their statistics faculty. Competitive salaries and career growth prospects mirror this rising demand.