统计和生物统计学系的研究专业包括生物统计学，临床试验，环境统计，统计计算，统计教育，贝叶斯统计和空间统计。该部门活跃于美国统计协会圣地亚哥分会，并每周举行一次统计研讨会。美国统计协会（ASA）是一个科学和教育协会，旨在促进统计科学应用的卓越发展。该部门运营SDSU统计咨询中心，该中心为大学社区和私营部门提供建议，数据管理和统计分析。该中心由两名副主任组成，分别是博士级别的教授和SDSU统计和生物统计学计划的硕士研究生。
Learn to collect, analyze, and interpret data--and do a whole lot more. You'll design experiments and surveys to collect information, then use statistical procedures to summarize information, draw conclusions, and make decisions. Almost all modern professions, from economists to engineers and from social scientists to medical scientists, rely on statistics. Our major offers great options if you have interest in statistical or biostatistical aspects of a particular science. Emphases in actuarial science and data science are also available if you wish to pursue professional opportunities in these areas.