Statistics

Why study statistics?

A major in statistics empowers students to design statistical studies, analyze data properly and draw conclusions from the analysis.

 

  • Statistics majors use data to make informed and intelligent decisions — looking past the numbers to find actionable insights in various industries.
  • Students gain quantitative skills that make them marketable in a variety of fields. 
  • Highly-qualified faculty teach the use of statistical software, programs and packages. 
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Dr. Carl Olimb, department chair

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Highlights

Statistics

Careers

Careers in statistics include statistician, biostatistician, data analyst, research analyst, financial analyst, actuary, data scientist, business analyst, economist, stockbroker, data engineer, administrator, accountant, software engineer and sports analyst. 

Hands-On Learning

Internship opportunities include: 

  • Citi

  • Sammons Financial Group

  • SAIC

  • Wells Fargo

  • Sanford Health

Courses & Organizations

The statistics major pairs well with majors in data science, computer science & software engineering, bioinformatics and economics. 

Statistics students often participate in: 

  • Math Club

  • Pi Mu Epsilon National Honor Society

  • North Central Section of the Mathematical Association of American (MAA NCA) Math Competitions

  • Systemic Initiative for Modeling Investigations & Opportunities with Differential Equations (SIMIODE) Modeling Competitions

  • Augustana Student Association (ASA)