B.S. in Statistics
Bachelor of Science Degree in Statistics
Statisticians make meaning from data using a combination of mathematics and design thinking. Statistics are much needed in a wide variety of practical applications such as business analytics, industrial control, marketing, public policy, epidemiology, public health, demography, psychology, sociology, to mention only a few. Studies from several independent sources identify statistics as a critical area in which demand for skilled knowledge workers is expanding dramatically and quickly.
The US Bureau of Labor predicts that employment will grow 30% by 2028, and reports median annual wage of $86,630 in Illinois. The Bureau also reports that these jobs are disproportionately concentrated in Illinois, with a location quotient of 1.10. Meanwhile US News and World Report ranks "Statistician" the #6 best job, with above average upward mobility and flexibility and below average stress.
Bachelor of Science in Statistics
| Degree Requirements | Credit Hours |
| University Core Curriculum Requirements | 39 |
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School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Academic Requirements
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12 |
| Requirements for Statistics Major | |
| MATH 150, 250, 221, 251 | 14 |
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One of MATH 102, MATH 282, MATH 480, MATH 403, STAT 282
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3 |
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CS 202
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4 |
| MATH 305 or 475 | 3 |
| STAT 483, 473, 474, 484, 485, 486 | 18 |
| Electives | 27 |
| Total | 120 |