Degree Options

Our undergraduate curriculum provides you with in-depth exposure to modern statistical reasoning and the science of statistical modeling and analysis. Majors develop the skills needed to create, analyze, and utilize statistical techniques for addressing quantitative, data-based problems in the natural and social sciences, engineering, technology, and biomedical sciences.

Statistical Science Majors & Minor

Degree or Credential Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Statistical Science

For students who matriculate in Fall 2024 or later

  • 9 statistics courses
    • 6 core courses (including one capstone course)
    • 3 stat electives 
  • 4 prerequisite courses
  • Optional:
    • Research Project & Senior Thesis
    • Concentrations in mathematical statistics and data science

For students who matriculated before Fall 2024

  • 9 statistics courses
  • 5 prerequisite courses
  • Optional:
    • Research Project & Senior Thesis
    • Concentrations in mathematical statistics and data science
Bachelor of Arts in Statistical Science

For students who matriculate in Fall 2024 or later

  • 8 statistics courses
    • 6 core courses (including one capstone course)
    • 2 stat electives
  • 4 prerequisite courses
  • Optional: Research Project & Senior Thesis

For students who matriculated before Fall 2024

  • 8 statistics courses
    • 5 core courses (including one capstone course)
    • 3 stat electives
  • 5 prerequisite courses
  • Optional: Research Project & Senior Thesis
Minor in Statistical Science
  • 5 statistics courses
  • 3-4 prerequisite courses

Interdepartmental Major in Data Science

(with Computer Science)

  • 7 statistics courses
  • 7 computer science courses
  • 4 prerequisite courses
  • Optional: Research Project & Senior Thesis