The world is becoming more and more quantitative and data focused.
Many professions depend on numerical measurements to make decisions in the face of uncertainty.
You will need mathematics to understand the language and theory of statistics. Scientific knowledge will help you understand the subject matter and technical background of the problems you work on and will make you an effective problem solver. You will use the computer not only for calculations, but also to create visual displays of data. Command of written and spoken English will help you communicate the results of your analysis effectively. If you do major in a non-statistical field, minor in mathematics or statistics.