Statistics Requirements
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Statisticians make meaning from data using a combination of mathematics and design thinking. Studies from several independent sources identify statistics as a critical area in which demand for skilled knowledge workers will expand dramatically and quickly. The US Bureau of Labor predicts that employment will grow 30% by 2028, and reports median annual wage of $86,630 in Illinois. The Bureau also reports that these jobs are disproportionately concentrated in Illinois, with a location quotient of 1.10. Meanwhile US News and World Report ranks “Statistician” the #6 best job, with above average upward mobility and flexibility and below average stress.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Statistics Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements | Credit Hours | |||
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University Core Curriculum Requirements | 39 | |||
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Academic Requirements | 12 | |||
Requirements for Statistics Major | 43 | |||
MATH 150, MATH 221, MATH 250, MATH 251 | 14 | |||
One of STAT 102, STAT 282, STAT 403, STAT 480 | 3 | |||
CS 202 | 4 | |||
MATH 305 or MATH 475 | 3 | |||
STAT 473, STAT 474, STAT 483, STAT 484, STAT 485, STAT 486 | 19 | |||
Electives | 26 | |||
Total | 120 |