Undergraduate
Choose the general major or the major with an emphasis in actuarial mathematics and statistics. We also offer multiple options for minors, including data science.
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Why study statistics at USC
With a great mix of applied, theoretical and computing courses, USC gives you a balanced statistical education. Our statistics department stands out with its close-knit community feel and caring, supportive faculty.
USC offers flexibility and individual attention to help you pursue your interests and reach your goals. Students at all levels can participate in research with the mentorship of experts with extensive experience.
USC’s statistics program at a glance
Graduate
Prepare for a career in academics, medicine, research and more. Earn a Ph.D. or your Master of Science in statistics, with or without a thesis.
Research
Statistical research can be applied to a wide range of problems, from public health and social sciences to marketing and business.
Careers
Statistics is a rapidly growing field, and jobs like statistician, actuary and data analyst consistently rank highly among STEM and business jobs nationally.
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.
Statistics for your future
With a statistics degree, you can attain a desirable career right out of college.
- Employment as a statistician is projected to grow significantly over the next decade, much faster than the average for all other occupations.
- Students preparing for the early actuarial exams can get ahead of the curve with our actuarial concentration or the minor in mathematics and actuarial statistics.
- For general statistics majors, our interdisciplinary minor in data science can give you an edge in a world in which data and its analysis are increasingly relevant.
- With applications in almost any field, statistics can be an ideal double major or minor to complement another area of study.
More choices for stats studies
The McCausland College of Arts and Sciences also offers majors in data science and data analytics, which are ideal for students who wish to pursue these fields in graduate school or in specialized careers, such as data analyst. A double major in statistics and data science can help students gain programming experience while mastering statistical theory.