BA/BS in Statistics

Statistics can be pursued at Central Michigan University as a major or a minor, delivered in person on the Main Campus. Students earn either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts, and the program spans 22 to 51 credit hours. The central skill is turning raw numbers into understanding. Students practice collecting and organizing information, analyzing it with appropriate methods and communicating what they find so that others can act on it. The subject extends to actuarial work and the data field, showing how statistical thinking shapes decisions across industries. Career paths mentioned include work in sports, business, health and science, with roles such as cost estimator or market research analyst given as examples. The degree also supports further study in fields built around data. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, scholarship priority is December 1, and the start terms are spring and fall.