Statistics
Analyze data to find truth in a world of uncertainty
What You'll Study
Statistics is the science of learning from data. It involves collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data. In a world driven by big data, statisticians are the ones who can separate signal from noise.
- Probability Theory
- Regression Analysis
- Experiment Design
- Statistical Computing (R/Python)
- Time Series Analysis
- Bayesian Statistics
- Survey Sampling
Example Classes
How to Know If You'll Like It
You'll probably enjoy this if...
- ✓You like finding patterns in chaos
- ✓You are skeptical and want proof (data)
- ✓You enjoy math but want real-world applications
- ✓You are precise and detail-oriented
- ✓You want to work in almost any industry (finance, health, tech, sports)
You might not enjoy this if...
- ✕You dislike uncertainty/probabilities
- ✕You want to avoid coding (modern stats uses code)
- ✕You prefer creative writing over technical reports
- ✕You find data collection tedious
Self-Check Quiz
Answer these questions honestly to see if this major might be a good fit for you.
Refusing to believe a headline until you see the data?
Career Outcomes
Featured In-Demand Careers
Data Scientist
Analyze complex data sets to derive insights that drive business decisions. Combine statistics, programming, and domain expertise.
Actuary
Use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to measure, manage, and mitigate financial risk and uncertainty.
Business Analyst
Identify business needs and determine solutions to business problems, often involving IT systems.
Fintech Specialist
Combine finance and technology to create new banking, investment, and payment solutions.
Other Common Career Paths
- •Biostatistician
- •Market Researcher
- •Risk Analyst
- •Quantitative Researcher
Industries
Software & SaaS
Join the world's fastest-growing industry.
AI & Data
Power the intelligent systems transforming every other industry.
FinTech & Financial Services
Manage money and revolutionize payments in the digital economy.
Pharma, MedTech & Life Sciences
Develop the drugs and devices that save and improve lives.
Try It First
Test if you like this field before committing to a major:
Conduct a survey of 50 friends and analyze the results in Excel.
Learn basic R programming to plot a histogram.
Analyze a public dataset to answer a specific question (e.g., "Are taller players better at basketball?").
Related Majors
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a branch of math, but focused on data and real-world inference rather than abstract proofs.
For high-level research or pharma, yes. But BS/MS are great for industry data roles.
It's like detective work with numbers. Determining if a new drug saves lives is exciting.
Everywhere. Tech, Pharma, Insurance, Government, Finance.
Yes! Sports analytics is huge.
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