Bachelor of Science in Statistics - STEM Designated
Chicago, USA
DURATION
126 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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Introduction
Offered by the Department of Applied Mathematics, Illinois Tech’s B.S. in Statistics includes a strong computational emphasis, essential for analyzing large data sets, and utilizing artificial intelligence tools.
Statisticians are one of the most sought-after professionals today, in part because of the explosion of data in our lives.
The Bachelor of Science in Statistics is a technically intensive and mathematically rigorous program, which opens career paths as statisticians, analysts, and data scientists in the fields of business, government, and academia.
Learn the fundamentals of mathematical and statistical theory. Work with data and statistical models, perform and communicate statistical analyses, and study societal impacts and ethical issues of statistical practices.
Gain valuable leadership skills by collaborating with students from across disciplines and working together to solve problems. Opportunities to work with faculty within the statistics research group and get exposure to cutting-edge research methods for solving real-world problems give graduates a competitive advantage.
Program Overview
The new B.S. in Statistics is a technically intense and mathematically rigorous program designed to open career paths as statisticians, analysts, and data scientists in the fields of business, government, and academia.
Why Illinois Tech is one of the best value universities in the country
As an Illinois Tech student, you’ll automatically be considered for our university’s generous institutional scholarships. On average, this adds up to a savings of $107,472 on tuition and housing for every student during your four years at Illinois Tech ($134,340 for five years, based on fall 2021 figures).
We’re committed to dramatically reducing the cost of your degree, so you can focus on learning at one of the most dynamic and innovation-driven universities in the country.
Want some more great reasons?
- On top of our institutional scholarship, on average, Illinois Tech awards our students an additional $34,412 each in need-based tuition aid over four years ($43,015 for five years). (among FAFSA filers, fall 2021)
- We’re the #44 Best Value School in the nation (U.S. News & World Report)
- 98% of our students receive some form of financial aid
- The mean starting salary of our undergraduates is $63,938
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Curriculum
Required Courses
Applied Mathematics Requirements ---- ---- (29)
- MATH 100 ---- ---- Introduction to the Profession ---- ---- 3
- MATH 151 ---- ---- Calculus I ---- ---- 5
- MATH 152 ---- ---- Calculus II ---- ---- 5
- MATH 230 ---- ---- Introduction to Discrete Math ---- ---- 3
- MATH 251 ---- ---- Multivariate & Vector Calculus ---- ---- 4
- MATH 332 ---- ---- Elementary Linear Algebra ---- ---- 3
- MATH 350 ---- ---- Introduction to Computational Mathe ---- ---- 3
- MATH 435 ---- ---- Linear Optimization ---- ---- 3
Statistics Requirements (15)
- MATH 225 ---- ---- Introductory Statistics ---- ---- 3
- MATH 446 ---- ---- Introduction to Time Series ---- ---- 3
- MATH 475 ---- ---- Probability ---- ---- 3
- MATH 476 ---- ---- Statistics ---- ---- 3
- MATH 484 ---- ---- Regression ---- ---- 3
Applied Mathematics Electives (15)
Select 15 credit hours from the following courses, or any other approved AMAT elective:1 ---- ---- 15
- MATH 252 ---- ---- Introduction to Differential Equations ---- ---- 4
- MATH 380 ---- ---- Introduction to Mathematical Modeling ---- ---- 3
- MATH 400 ---- ---- Real Analysis ---- ---- 3
- MATH 481 ---- ---- Introduction to Stochastic Processes ---- ---- 3
- MATH 483 ---- ---- Design and Analysis of Experiment ---- ---- 3
- CS 422 ---- ---- Data Mining ---- ---- 3
Minor Requirement ---- ---- (15)
Select five related courses from an area outside of applied mathematics, computational mathematics, or statistics ---- ---- 15
Computer Science Requirements ---- ---- (7-9)
Select one of the following sequences: ---- ---- 4-6
- CS 115 ---- ---- Object-Oriented Programming I ---- ---- 4
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- CS 116 ---- ---- Object-Oriented Programming II ---- ---- 4
- CS 104 ---- ---- Introduction to Computer Programming for Engineers ---- ---- 6
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- CS 201 ---- ---- Accelerated Introduction to Computer Science ---- ---- 6
- CS 105 ---- ---- Introduction to Computer Programming ---- ---- 6
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- CS 201 ---- ---- Accelerated Introduction to Computer Science ---- ---- 6
- CS 331 ---- ---- Data Structures and Algorithms ---- ---- 3
Natural Science and Engineering Requirements ---- ---- (10)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section D ---- ---- 10
Humanities and Social Science Requirements ---- ---- (21)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, sections B and C ---- ---- 21
Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) ---- ---- (6)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section E ---- ---- 6
Free Electives ---- ---- (8)
Select eight credit hours ---- ---- 8
Minimum degree credits required: ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 126
1Applied mathematics/statistics electives are to be chosen after consultation with an academic adviser. Student goals, interests, and course availability should be determining factors in this selection process. Students can take CS 422 to replace one applied mathematics/statistics elective. CS 422 must be taken after CS 331, which is a required computer science course in this curriculum. The following courses do not count toward the requirements for this degree: MATH 119, MATH 122, MATH 130, MATH 148, MATH 180, MATH 333, MATH 374, MATH 425, MATH 426, and MATH 474.
Career Opportunities
Many employers in the public sector hire graduates with a statistics degree as a statistician. The private sector across industries often hires statistics majors as statistic modelers or research assistants.
- Statistician
- Statistical modeler
- Data analyst
- Data scientist