Skip to main content
Physical & Life Sciences

Statistics

Probability, inference, regression, and machine learning fundamentals. High-demand quantitative major.

Core courses

  • Calculus
  • Probability
  • Statistical Inference
  • Regression Analysis
  • Experimental Design
  • Bayesian Statistics
  • Statistical Computing
  • Senior Project

Career paths

  • Data Scientist
  • Biostatistician
  • Actuarial Science
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Research
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Government
  • Graduate School

What to expect

Bridging math and applications. Programming skills (R, Python) are essential — pure-math students without coding struggle in the job market.

How Fennie helps

Fennie covers [statistics](/subject/statistics), [probability](/subject/probability), [machine learning](/subject/machine-learning), and [econometrics](/subject/econometrics).

FAQ

Stats vs data science?

Stats more theoretical; data science more applied. Significant career overlap.

Best graduate path?

MS in stats opens biostat, pharma, government roles. PhD for academia and research.

Stats or math?

Stats more directly applicable to industry. Math more flexible into theoretical careers.

Get through your Statistics coursework with Fennie

Daily Plans adapted to your specific courses — upload syllabi and Fennie does the rest.

Get started free

Other Physical & Life Sciences majors