Mathematical Sciences

Statistics Bachelor's Degree

Work With Data That is Revolutionizing Society

Apply statistical methods to practical problems. Identify trends, patterns and relationships. Provide insightful, data-driven recommendations in fields like business, healthcare, research and government.

At Michigan Tech, a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics prepares you to work anywhere data is collected—in any sector of the economy, for scientific institutions and health organizations, and for government agencies. Or pursue a graduate degree in statistics or an allied area, such as biostatistics, epidemiology, or analytics. Big data is revolutionizing our society, and businesses, scientists, and governments are looking for specialists trained in analyzing and interpreting it.

Michigan Tech's degree program includes foundational mathematics courses (calculus, linear algebra, and probability), along with core courses in statistical theory, applied statistics, and statistical computing. In addition, you will choose an application area—a discipline in which statistical techniques are commonly applied—and complete a core of courses in that area.

Be a Part of the Big Data Revolution

Graduate ready to provide data-driven guidance to teams in a variety of fields.

  • Marketers use data to improve the customer experience by recommending products and services, personalizing the shopping experience, and serving up content that resonates.
  • Modern automobiles and appliances collect large amounts of data that automotive engineers can use to improve designs.
  • Web-based companies, such as Google, collect and act on huge datasets to improve the search experience and deliver the best results for the user.
  • In addition, the collection and analysis of data continues to play a central role in medical and scientific research, quality control in manufacturing processes, environmental sciences, government and policy research, and other traditional areas of application.

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Tomorrow Needs Innovative Statisticians

As the world of big data expands, so does the need for talented mathematicians and statisticians. A degree in statistics opens doors—you’ll have opportunities to solve real-world problems in a diverse range of fields, including business, engineering, healthcare, academia, government, and more. Blend your mathematics skills with science, technology, and engineering.

Be Career Ready

Statistics majors are in-demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 32.7% employment growth for statisticians between 2021 and 2031. BLS estimates 11,200 jobs will be available in the USA.

Career Opportunities for Statistics Majors

Statisticians work in some of the best paying and most satisfying jobs, too. Statistician (#30) and Data Scientist (#22) are in the 100 Best Jobs according to US News and World Report. Some of the jobs open to you with a BS in Statistics:

  • Actuary
  • Biostatistician
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Manager
  • College or University Professor
  • Data Scientist
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Banking Analyst
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Management Consultant
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Statistician
  • Software Engineer

Companies Hiring Michigan Tech Math Majors

This is just a sampling of companies who have hired our graduates:

  • Apex Systems
  • Caterpillar Inc.
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Dando Chemicals
  • Epic Systems
  • Geomega
  • Mercury Marine
  • Vera Bradley
  • Vertafore
  • Willis Towers Watson

Ready to take the next step?

Learn more about studying statistics at Michigan's flagship technological university.

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"The career fairs here offer a lot of opportunities for statistics majors. I was able to find a job this upcoming summer doing R&D modeling and data science for an insurance company."Kris Larsen '23, BS Statistics

College of Sciences and Arts

The College of Sciences and Arts aims to excel globally in sciences, humanities, and arts. We are a community of faculty, staff, and students with a passion for education, outreach, research, and creativity across the social and natural sciences, humanities, and arts. Knowing that every student at Michigan Tech will pass through our doors, our college strives to be at the forefront of the interdisciplinary collaborations that lead to breakthrough solutions.

Our students gain a profound understanding of social and cultural contexts through experiential learning and innovative research. Become part of a diverse college with 32 undergraduate and 24 graduate degrees to choose from. Transform into a civic leader ready to contribute to a sustainable future. Lead and participate in action-based experiences that are critical to the start of a fulfilling career.

Job-shadow at a local hospital or veterinary clinic while preparing for a career in health. Design sound and lighting for a regional production. Conduct community forums on the implications of artificial intelligence. Work to purify vaccines. Study the impact of social media on society. Research the mysteries of space and galaxies beyond our universe. Explore transforming abandoned iron and copper mines into giant batteries. Understand freshwater ecosystem health. Document the nature of changes in cognitive function and motor behavior in aging and dementia.

At Michigan Tech, your academic growth is supported by a variety of learning centers, along with our Humanities Digital Media Zone and Writing Center. Model climate in the only cloud chamber of its kind. Take part in interdisciplinary health research in our state-of-the-art H-STEM Complex. Create amazing sights and sounds in our visual art, sound, and theatre performance spaces.

Tomorrow Needs You

Combine your creativity and curiosity to meet pressing societal challenges with innovative solutions. Graduate with the technical skills, critical thinking and tenacity to inspire, design and implement a sustainable future across social and natural sciences, humanities, and arts.

Undergraduate Majors in Natural and Physical Sciences

Not sure which major is the right fit? No problem. Browse the entire list of College of Sciences and Arts majors. Or, give yourself time and declare the General Sciences and Arts major, which lets you decide when you arrive on campus. To learn more, speak to an academic advisor.

"I really enjoyed the flexibility of the undergraduate statistics program because it allowed me to take many “outside” classes that helped define my career interests. I minored in ecology and now work as an Environmental Scientist. And I still reference my stats class notes all the time in my current professional position!"Alayna Merten ‘22, BS Statistics