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Department of Statistics

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Undergraduate

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. 

Flexible paths to a degree in statistics 

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. 

B.S. in statistics 

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. 

Actuarial science 

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.

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More choices for data science at USC 

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. 

Statistics minors

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.

 

Your statistics journey at USC

 

Undergraduate Bulletin 

Are you looking for more specific information, like what classes you’ll need to take? 

Check out the academic bulletin, the university’s official document of record concerning academic programs and regulations.


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