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If you want to become an expert in statistical analysis, probability, mathematics, and computing, you belong in statistics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Statistics is the science of modeling, summarizing, and analyzing data. With statistics, you can make predictions and decisions about uncertain situations. As a statistics or statistics + CS major, you'll gain an understanding of statistical inference and applied statistical analysis, including experimental design, simulation, model selection, and validation.
Hear from current students why you should choose the College of LAS:
Join LAS students Alyssa (atmospheric sciences), Caitlin (Spanish), Ryan (chemistry and political science), and Zahraa (sociology) as they explain their experience in LAS.
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Statistics are important in the real world
"One of the things that drew me to studying statistics is that it can be applied in any field. When it comes to career opportunities, the options available to a statistics major are endless."
-Lavanya, recent statistics graduate
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Fantastic statistics professors
As a student in statistics, you'll get to take classes with inspiring faculty. Join LAS student Logan Blanchett as he interviews Daniel Eck, a professor in the department of statistics.
Post-graduation success
Graduates from the Department of Statistics find success after graduation! Data from the Illini Success report shows:
- For statistics + CS students, 99% found employment or continued education right out of college with an average salary of $122,227
- Sample employer destinations: Deloitte, Allstate Insurance Company, Epic Systems
- Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Columbia University, New York University
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