Statistics provides the reasoning and the methods for producing and understanding data; it is the science of learning from data. It includes designing experiments or sampling surveys for the collection of data, collecting the information, evaluating it, drawing conclusions, and presenting the results.

Statisticians work with people from other professional backgrounds to solve practical problems. Statisticians can provide crucial guidance in determining what information is reliable and which predictions can be trusted. This diversity of application is an exciting aspect of the field, and is one reason for continuing strong demand for well-trained statisticians.

Do you have a natural curiosity and seek information to better understand the world around you?

With a curriculum based on math, data analysis, and probability, students are prepared for graduate school and/or careers managing, analyzing, and interpreting data across a wide variety of fields.

Data analysis skills are highly valued in industries such as medicine, business, scientific research, government, and more. The number of jobs in statistics are expected to grow 11% in the next 10 years with a median salary of $109,000 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational and Wages, May 2023.