Statistics

Overview

Statistics programs include topics such as:

• Probability
• Binomial distribution
• Regression analysis
• Standard deviation

Concentrations

In statistics programs students may be able to specialize in:

• Mathematical statistics and probability
• Research methodology and quantitative methods

Schools

Community colleges and other two-year schools offer associate degree programs. An associate degree usually takes two years to complete. After earning an associate degree students can transfer to a college or university for further study.

Many colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in statistics. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four years of full-time study.

Many universities offer graduate degrees in statistics. A master's degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree. Doctoral (PhD) degree programs usually require two or more years of study beyond the master's degree.

See schools that offer this program.

Related Educational Programs

• Actuarial Science
• Applied Mathematics
• Biometrics and Biostatistics
• Business Economics
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Engineering, General
• Finance
• Informatics
• Insurance
• Marketing Research
• Mathematics
• Social Sciences, General

Related Careers

Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study

• Actuaries
• Budget Analysts
• Cost Estimators
• Energy Auditors
• Mathematicians
• Operations Research Analysts
• Statistical Clerks
• Statisticians

Other Careers Related to this Program of Study

• Credit Analysts
• Economists
• Financial Analysts
• Financial Examiners
• Market Research Analysts
• Political Scientists
• Regulatory Affairs Managers
• Sociologists
• Supply Chain Managers
• Traffic Technicians

Program Admission

You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

For this program, schools recommend that you know how to use a computer and the Internet.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Computer Math
• Probability and Statistics

Graduate Admissions

Admission to graduate programs is competitive. You need a bachelor's degree, good grades, and good test scores.

Additional requirements at some schools include:

• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Undergraduate major or significant course work in math and statistics

Typical Course Work

Program Courses

This undergraduate program typically includes courses in the following subjects:

• Advanced Probability
• Complex Variables
• Experiment Design
• Linear Algebra
• Probability
• Regression Analysis
• Statistical Computing
• Statistical Methods
• Statistical Theory
• Survey Design

Graduate Program Courses

Graduate study in statistics typically includes:

• Required courses
• Thesis (master's degree)
• Preliminary exams (doctoral degree only)
• Dissertation and dissertation defense (doctoral degree)

Things to Know

Many people with a bachelor's degree in statistics go on to graduate study in math, statistics, or other related programs.

Many schools combine math and statistics into a single program.

Schools

East Side Area

Washington State University - Pullman

• Statistics

King-Snohomish Area

University of Washington - Seattle

• Applied & Computational Mathematical Sciences--Data Science & Statistics
• Applied & Computational Mathematical Sciences--Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Computational Finance
• Quantitative Ecology and Resource Management
• Quantitative Fundamentals
• Statistical Genetics
• Statistics
• Statistics--Data Science Option

Tacoma Area

Tacoma Community College

• Statistics Pre-Major

West Side Area

Western Washington University

• Statistics