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.
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
Theminor in statisticsprovides 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 aminor 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.
Theactuarial mathematics and statistics minoris 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 interdisciplinaryminor 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.
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.