History of the Statistics Program

Why Statistics?

The American Statistical Association's powerpoint presentation discusses career paths for statisticians and the roles statisticians play in the fields of business & industry, health and medicine, learning, social statisticians, research, and natural resources. The presentation includes salary and skill information as well as testimonials from those with statistical training. The important thing to notice is that you enhance your attractiveness to employers in a multitude of disciplines by adding a statistics minor or major!.

The US Department of Labor's outlook for statisticians gives general information on the projected job availability and quality of life factors. The job titles given to statisticians vary so check out the related occupations.

What Degree Programs Can Students Do?

Minor in Statistics

The minor in statistics is open to any student not majoring in mathematics or statistics. Each student must obtain prior approval of the courses to be counted in the minor from the statistics minor advisor. A minor in statistics requires a minimum of 18 credit hours. More information on minoring in Statistics can be found in the Program Information link.

Major in Statistics

The major in statistics meets the needs of both the public and the private sectors for graduates with degrees in statistics. The program has two tracks, Applied Statistics and Mathematical Statistics, one of which must be chosen by each student completing the major. More information on the major in Statistics can be found in the Program Information link.

Location of the Statistics Group

The Mathematics and Statistics department's main office is in Room 305 of Roop Hall.