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Statistics allows us to draw conclusions about entire populations by analyzing representative samples. These analytical techniques are applicable across nearly all fields of study and play a crucial role in agricultural, biological, environmental, social, engineering, and medical research. Students pursuing statistics can earn either a Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. Both programs combine theoretical and practical coursework, highlighting the close relationship between statistical theory and its real-world applications. The B.S. program offers five specialized tracks: Applied Statistics, Computational Statistics, General, Machine Learning, and Statistical Data Science, while the A.B. program has a single track. In today's data-driven society, from political campaigns to disease monitoring, statistical analysis fuels decision-making. As data becomes increasingly vital, professionals skilled in interpreting it are in high demand. UC Davis's flexible statistics program prepares students for diverse career paths in academia, government, or industry.
Probability models, statistical methods, and computational approaches find applications across numerous disciplines, including life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, healthcare, business, and engineering. This broad relevance creates strong job prospects for statistics graduates in both public and private organizations. Career options span data analysis, policy evaluation, financial services, quality assurance, insurance, healthcare, actuarial work, engineering, public health, pharmaceutical research, legal fields, and education. Statistics undergraduates often pursue advanced degrees in statistics, economics, finance, psychology, medicine, business analytics, and other professional programs.
This concentration focuses on statistical theory and is particularly valuable for students considering graduate studies in statistics.