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College of Arts & Sciences
Texas A&M University Statistics

Bachelor of Science in Statistics

Overview

Statistics is the science of collecting and analyzing data for the purpose of making decisions in the presence of uncertainty. Data are ubiquitous in the modern day and age, and statisticians are in high demand. Multidisciplinary application areas vary widely and include health and medicine, business, physical sciences, environmental studies, and government. The curriculum in statistics provides instruction in all necessary areas, including a mathematical and probabilistic foundation, strategies for designing studies and collecting data, the visualization and analysis of data using popular software like SAS and R, and the process of using sample data to draw conclusions about a population. Depending on the electives selected, a student completing this program will be prepared to enter employment as a statistical analyst or continue to graduate school in statistics or a related field

The bachelor of science in statistics consists of a modern curriculum and includes instruction in:

  • The use of software to manage, visualize, and interpret data of all kinds.
  • The use of probabilistic reasoning to draw conclusions from data.
  • The design of experiments that provide insight into uncertain processes.
  • The use of data to build models for complex systems.

In completing the degree, you will also develop expertise in an outside area of your choosing. You will then apply all that you have learned to solve a substantial, real-world problem as part of a capstone project.

 

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Outside Specialization

The degree requires 12 hours in an outside area of specialization. By carefully selecting your electives, you will likely be able to obtain a minor from another department with little to no additional coursework. Many students choose to pursue a minor, but you are not required to declare a minor for your outside specialization.  Some common outside specializations our students have pursued in the past include:

  • Astrophysics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Premed
  • Sports Management

Salary Information

The Career Center provides a Salary Survey report from graduating Texas A&M University students every semester. The report requires some input to be useful, but it is a handy tool for students who want to know what salaries are paid to graduates entering the professional workforce.