Statistics | General option
Bachelor of Science
Collect, analyze and interpret
Statisticians know how to turn complex data into practical solutions, making them highly sought after in fields like government, healthcare, business, and science and technology. With a Bachelor of Science in statistics, general option, you’ll develop the skills to gather, analyze and interpret data to answer important questions and solve real-world problems.
In this program, you’ll apply fundamental concepts in probability and statistical inference, evaluate statistical models and build expertise in statistical computing for data analysis and research. You’ll learn how to design experiments, plan and interpret surveys, and analyze relationships between social, physical and biological variables.
Program highlights include:
- A balance of applied and theoretical coursework in statistics
- An interdisciplinary faculty team with expertise in business, geography, wildlife resources, economics and more
- Research and project opportunities with faculty, local businesses and government agencies
This degree prepares you for careers in business, economics, biological sciences, agriculture, human behavior, education, engineering, energy, environmental science and natural resource management.
Overview
Related Topics
Use data to solve problems
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy working with numbers
- Have strengths in quantitative methods
- Have the ability to analyze data while making decisions
- Are comfortable with technology
- Have strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
Career outcomes
Current job openings
371 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Clinical Data Managers
$83,644 - Natural Sciences Managers
$103,303 - Statisticians • Biostatisticians
$73,624 - Actuaries
$83,638 - Statistical Assistants
$37,386
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
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Scholarships
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Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
Many of our students participate as undergraduates in research with our faculty. Our program is well known for its research efforts in a variety of areas, including:
- Bioinformatics and mathematical biology
- Combinatorics and discrete mathematics
- Algebraic geometry
- Differential equations
Clubs
- Math Club
- College of Science Ambassadors
Application information
Undergraduate applications open each September and admissions are processed on a rolling basis. Qualified students are admitted and considered for scholarships and financial aid as applications are received.
Explore admission requirements and apply on our Admissions website.