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The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at UTRGV is offering a BS Program in Statistics starting Fall 2018. This program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills related to Applied Statistics, Data Analysis, Mathematical Statistics, Probability and Statistical Computing.
A BS in Statistics is very flexible; it leads to a career in business, industry or government. Beyond the BS degree, you can continue with the Statistics Concentration in the M.S. in Mathematics.
For a Bachelor of Science in Statistics degree, students complete the 42 hours of general core requirement that include 3 hours of statistics (MATH 1342/MATH 1343) and 3 hours of computer science (CSCI 1380), 39 hours of statistics core (18 advanced), 12 advanced hours of statistics electives, 9 advanced hours of math electives from a recommended list and 18 hours (9 advanced hours) of free electives from a recommended list. The students should maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.25 throughout the major and should complete with a GPA of at least 2.5 at the end.
View the Bachelor of Science in Statistical Sciences program overview.