BS Statistics and Computer Science

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Statistics & Computer Science at UIUC is offered jointly by the Department of Statistics and the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, housed within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. This interdisciplinary program equips students with a robust foundation in statistics, mathematics, and computer science, focusing on computational methods and data analysis techniques.

It is designed for students pursuing careers or further studies in data science, machine learning, information technology, risk analysis, or market research. The program emphasizes both theoretical and practical skills for data-driven decision-making and computational problem-solving.

Course overview by year:

  • Year 1: Intro to Statistics, CS Orientation, Intro to CS I & II, Discrete Structures, Calculus I–II, Composition I, Language, General Ed

  • Year 2: Probability & Statistics I, Probability & Statistics II, Program Design, Data Structures, Calculus III, Linear Algebra, Language Gen Ed

  • Year 3: Statistical Modeling I & II, Numerical Methods, Algorithms, Systems Programming, General Ed, Free Electives

  • Year 4: Programming Languages, Statistical & Computational Electives, General Ed, Free Electives

The curriculum is structured to allow customized specialization through upper-level electives, while ensuring mastery in statistical theory, computational algorithms, and mathematical reasoning.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Real-world data analysis through upper-level elective projects

  • Collaborative work in software development and research

  • Internships at leading firms like Amazon, Capital One, Citadel

  • Departmental resources and advising through the Statistics and CS departments

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • 97% of graduates are employed or in graduate school

  • 81% employed after graduation; 16% pursue graduate studies

  • $86,661 average starting salary

  • First-year retention: 97%, Four-year graduation: 72%, Six-year: 85%

  • Common graduate destinations: UIUC, Yale University

Program Key Stats

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Eligibility Criteria

AAA - A*A*A
3.5 - 4.0
38 - 42
90 - 95

1340 - 1530
28 - 34
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Data scientist
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Statistician
  • Market research analyst
  • Risk analyst
  • Software developer
  • Data engineer
  • Quantitative analyst

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