Graduate School Pathway
Graduate study can prepare you for careers in research, academia, and advanced analytical roles.
If you enjoy mathematical theory, research, and tackling complex statistical problems, graduate study may be a good fit.
Through advanced coursework and research experiences, you can build the strong quantitative foundation needed for graduate programs in statistics, biostatistics, data science, and related fields.
Student Pathway Spotlights
Alumni Graduate School Destinations
Our undergraduate alumni have pursued graduate study in programs such as:
- Statistics
- Statistics and Data Science
- Actuarial Science
- Biostatistics
- Economics
- Financial Mathematics
- Industrial Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Master of Business Analytics
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Quantitative Psychology
at institutions including:
- Columbia University
- Iowa State University
- North Carolina State University
- Johns Hopkins University
- New York University
- Northwestern University
- Stanford University
- University of Arizona
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of Chicago
- University of Connecticut
- University of Iowa
- University of Kansas
- University of Michigan
- University of Minnesota
- University of Southern California
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
Alumni Graduate School Destinations
Our undergraduate alumni have pursued graduate study in programs such as:
- Statistics
- Statistics and Data Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
at institutions including:
- Columbia University
- Iowa State University
- North Carolina State University
- University of Arizona
- University of Iowa
- University of Kansas
- University of Michigan
- University of Minnesota
- University of Southern California
Statistics majors may also be well prepared for graduate programs in:
- Actuarial Science
- Biostatistics
- Economics
- Financial Mathematics
- Industrial Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Quantitative Psychology
Curriculum
A mathematics minor and/or additional mathematics coursework can help strengthen your preparation for graduate programs.
Suggested electives:
- Select general electives
- When fulfilling the Linear Algebra requirement, enroll in MATH 3170 (Theory of Linear Algebra)
Preparing for Graduate Study
Consider these opportunities:
- Undergraduate research
- Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
- Presenting at conferences (including poster presentations)
Statistics majors interested in graduate study at Iowa State may explore:
There are three options for pursuing a graduate degree in statistics at Iowa State University.
- Work with Petruţa Caragea to complete the 4+1 program, earning your undergraduate statistics degree and Master's in Applied Statistics (MAS) concurrently.
- M.S. in statistics (contact Dan Nordman for more information)
- Ph.D. in statistics (contact Dan Nordman for more information)