Statistics

Students who major in Statistics are taught to become leaders and advocates for sound statistical reasoning, and to improve our society through innovative statistical and interdisciplinary research.

• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, data scientists (third) and statisticians (fourth) will be among the 20 occupations with the highest projected increase in demand through 2033.
• In the Class of 2025, Statistics majors paired that choice with other declarations in Philosophy; Spanish; German; Politics; Psychology; Japanese Language and Culture; and more.
• Statistics major Cassandra Hung (’26) of West Chester, Pennsylvania, was named a Goldwater Scholar in 2024.

The Statistics degree is offered as a Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), and a minor.

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Our model and curriculum educate the whole person and often help students discover interests they had never previously discovered. Students generally take 100-200 level courses during their first year of college, while registering for higher level courses as upperclassmen.

Sample courses that you may take as an Economics student include:

* Courses listed above are offered during the current academic year. Course availability and offerings can change at any time. Refer to the Academic Bulletin to view all major requirements.

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Specialization within mathematics may be described from two perspectives:

1. from the perspective of a career, the mathematics student may enter teaching (intermediate or secondary), may seek employment in government or industry, or may continue studying mathematics or related fields in graduate school;
2. from the perspective of mathematical content, mathematics is traditionally divided, not precisely to be sure, into pure and applied mathematics.

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Joining a club or organization is a great way to get involved and do more with your major. Our Statistics students participate in the following programs:

• Dow Jones Club
• Sports Analytics Club
• Campus Grounds
• Finance Club
• Management Consulting Club

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Careers that often interest Statistics majors, and fields our graduates work in, include:

• Accountant
• Actuary
• Auditor
• Attorney
• Bank Officer
• Budget Analyst
• Consultant
• Controller
• Credit Analyst
• Educator
• Financial Analyst
• Investment Banker
• Mortgage Banker
• Numerical Analyst
• Physician
• Project Manager
• Statistician
• Technical Advisor
• Technical Writer
• Underwriter

Graduates have pursued careers in finance; data analysis; education; law; military service; and medicine, among others.