The demand for statisticians is high and continues to grow, especially for those with a master's degree or strong computer skills. Our program provides a balance between mathematics, statistics, and programming skills necessary to succeed as a statistician. The Statistical Consulting Center and our Statistical Consulting Seminar gives our majors experience in statistical consulting involving real problems. The typical senior project will explore in depth some interesting real problem arising from the consulting center. An actuary is a business professional who analyzes the financial consequences of risk.
Actuaries use mathematics.
This is an attractive career option but it is a highly competitive one and is best pursued by the student with excellent grades in their major courses. Our program is intended to provide a balance between mathematics, statistics, and financial theory needed to succeed as an actuary. The senior project will allow an in-depth investigation into some real problem involving the analysis of risks. Computer network analysts design networks and evaluate network performance. The demand for these skills is very high.