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Prepare for a rewarding career in a fast-growing field in the University of Central Missouri鈥檚 Actuarial Science and Statistics BS - Statistics Option program. You鈥檒l learn how to apply statistical software and tools to solve important problems using data in a wide range of industries, from business and insurance to health care and more. Because your degree in Statistics can be applied to a range of fields after graduation, you鈥檒l have a number of possible jobs for Statistics majors available to you. To prepare, you can complement your Actuarial Science and Statistics major with a UCM minor to help focus your applied skills in a particular industry, field or business sector. Expert faculty with industry experience Learn from Actuarial Science and Statistics program faculty who all hold doctorates in statistics or mathematics and are active in the industry. They work hard to ensure your academic success through both classroom support and small-group mentorships.

What you will study

While completing your Statistics major at the University of Central Missouri, you鈥檒l take a variety of exciting courses that immerse you in this fast-growing field.

In our Regression Analysis class, you鈥檒l be introduced to statistical software and learn to model potential solutions to important real-world data. In the Senior Projects class, you鈥檒l transition from classroom lessons to workplace projects that are structured around the work you can expect to perform early in your actuary career.

Other core courses you may take include:

Computer Programming

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Probability Models

Statistics and Data Analysis

Time Series Models and Analysis

What can you do with a degree in Actuarial Science and Statistics from UCM?

Once you complete your Actuary and Statistics major requirements, you鈥檒l be ready to excel in data analysis and consulting roles with insurance companies, financial institutions and government agencies.

With this degree in Statistics from UCM, you can enter into jobs for Statistics majors that focus on:

Actuarial science

Cost estimation

Data analysis

Data science

Database administration

Financial analysis

Market research

Risk analysis

Sports analysis

If you鈥檇 rather continue your education right after your undergraduate studies, you鈥檒l be prepared to enter a graduate degree program to refine your skills and knowledge. Most companies seeking candidates to fill jobs with a degree in Statistics prefer graduates with a master鈥檚 degree. Grad school is a common path for students who plan to pursue a career as a professional statistician.

Jobs for Statistics majors

Use the interactive tool below to learn about career pathways for students who have completed UCM鈥檚 Statistics major. You can also learn about potential salaries, growth projections for jobs with a degree in Statistics and more.