Statistics, B.S.
McCausland College of Arts and Sciences
Prepare for a rewarding career applying your quantitative skills to real-world problems. Our statistics department stands out with its close-knit community feel and caring, supportive faculty.
With the amount of data only increasing, it's the perfect time to be in statistics. People who can analyze and learn from data are in very high demand. Work in a traditional area like actuarial science, or choose modern data science and analytics. Join our community, and gain the needed tools for success in the field.
Program Highlights
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A Friendly Faculty
Learn from outstanding teachers who are well-versed in important statistical methods and care about their students' success.
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Programming Practice
Experience numerous opportunities to learn and use important programming languages like R.
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Networking Opportunities
Join the Statistics Club to meet friends, hear valuable speakers and access internship opportunities on and off-campus.
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Supportive Community
Enjoy learning alongside fellow statistics students in a moderately sized, active and close community.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Analytical Reasoning
Breaking down complex problems or situations to identify patterns, connections and solutions
Data Analysis
Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making
Database Management
Organizing and maintaining data in a computer system, including storage, retrieval and security
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Examine Evidence
Gathering and analyzing information for decision-making or problem-solving purposes
Problem Solving
Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Actuarial Manager
- Senior Data Scientist
- Associate Actuary
- Data Operations Analyst
- Head of Insurance Analytics
Workplace Settings
- Business
- Insurance
- Research
- Technology
USC is a great place to study statistics because the faculty members help you to understand and love the subject on a deeper level. The instructors are supportive, encouraging and passionate about mentoring students in and outside of the classroom.
