Unlock a world of opportunities with the Department of Statistics at USC, where you'll gain the skills to turn numbers into insights that matter. Our program empowers you to analyze data, uncover patterns and solve real-world problems, setting you up for a successful and dynamic career in today's data-driven world.
Our department offers two options for students majoring in statistics: the general major and the major with a concentration in actuarial mathematics and statistics.
Already have a major? Statistics is an ideal double major or minor to gain analytical skills to complement your knowledge in your first field of study.
The Bachelor of Science degree program provides a strong basis in both applied and theoretical statistics. You’ll grow your capacity for analytical reasoning and learn to think creatively to find solutions.
The major can prepare you for any number of careers, especially those in which research skills and critical thinking are an asset. Students may also pursue graduate level studies in statistics and other fields, including political science, business and marketing.
The statistics major is great training for those who want to be actuaries and build valuable models to guide insurance companies in pricing their policies. Being an actuary can be a stable, lucrative and fulfilling career.
Statistics majors may add the concentration in actuarial science, which can help prepare you for several of the actuarial exams, including the Probability Exam and the Financial Mathematics Exam.
Learn more about options for a Bachelor of Science in statistics.
The McCausland College of Arts and Sciences also offers majors in data science and data analytics, which are ideal for students who wish to pursue these fields in graduate school or in specialized careers, such as data analyst. Learn more.
The minor in statistics provides students with the fundamentals of statistics, including data analysis and the ability to use programming languages. The minors equips students to work with large data sets, making an ideal complement to majors in the sciences, engineering, business, mathematics and the social sciences.
For students majoring in statistics with the actuarial science concentration, the degree requires a minor in risk management and insurance. With classes through the Darla Moore School of Business, the minor is only open to actuarial mathematics and statistics majors.
The actuarial mathematics and statistics minor is designed for students with primary areas of study in business-related fields, with classes aimed to help business students prepare for the early actuarial exams.
Students in any program can benefit from our partnerships with USC’s Department of Computer Science to earn an interdisciplinary minor in data science. The minor equips students to work large data sets, making an ideal complement to majors in the sciences, engineering, business, mathematics, statistics and the social sciences.
Each year, we present departmental awards to outstanding statistics students. Our Undergraduate Advisory Committee selects the winners with input from faculty members. The statistics faculty is here to help guide your career path, give you interview advice and even write recommendation letters for you.
Statistical research can be applied to a wide range of problems, from public health issues to marketing and business. As an undergraduate, you'll have the opportunity to conduct research on your own, as part of a team and with the mentorship of our engaged faculty.
Statistics can give you a head start to a great career. U.S. News has ranked Statistician among the top ten in Best Business Jobs and Best STEM jobs! Statistics graduates go on to rewarding careers in many fields, including statistical data analysis, programming and data science, actuarial science and more.
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