The Bachelor of Science degree program provides a strong basis in both applied and theoretical statistics and prepares students for a variety of careers. Students will demonstrate the ability to perform fundamental statistical analyses and to prepare informative graphics for public presentations. They will gain mastery of probability and mathematical statistics as well as the use of statistical programming languages and improve technical writing and presentation skills.  <br><br>Statisticians are in great demand and work in various settings including finance, insurance, banking, survey research, government agencies, and e-commerce. “Statistician” and “data scientist” are consistently ranked among the top jobs for graduates due to their high demand and excellent salaries. There are two options under the B.S. in Statistics degree program: the General Major and the Major with a Concentration in Actuarial Science, designed for students planning a career as an actuary. Statistics is also an ideal double major to gain analytical skills to complement a primary field of study.