Overview
As a Statistics major at Saint John Fisher College, you will:
- Apply mathematical and statistical methods to solve problems and make decisions.
- Acquire communication skills to allow you to effectively convey the results of statistical analysis to organization laypeople.
- Gain hands-on experience with statistical software applications that are used in business and industry.
Life After Fisher
Employment prospects for graduates in statistics are high, and entry level salaries for starting analysts or data specialists are very good.
A major in statistics will prepare you for good jobs involving research, data analysis, and consulting. These skills are in demand in many professional areas, from education to health care, to nonprofit and governmental organizations.
Across upstate New York alone there are several universities with graduate programs in statistics, applied statistics, medical statistics, and biostatistics, including:
- Cornell University
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- Syracuse University
- University at Albany School of Public Health
- University at Buffalo
- University of Rochester Medical Center
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- R for Statistics
- Statistical Literacy
- Regression Analysis
- Experimental Design
- Nonparametric Statistics
- Geographic Info Systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
-
Regular admissions to Fisher occur on a "rolling" basis. While there is no application deadline, the majority of applications are received before February 15
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Mathematics Statistics Actuarial Science View 2738 other Bachelors in Mathematics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Saint John Fisher College and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Fisher's Application for Admission (apply through the Common Application)
- Original or notarized copies of academic records from all secondary (high school) schools attended.
- International students must submit at least one of the following:
- SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or ACT (American College Testing) test scores.
- Results of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), DuoLingo or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if a student's first language is not English.
- A Counselor/Teacher Recommendation.
- A 250-word minimum personal statement or essay on a topic of the applicant's choice.
Tuition Fee
-
International
36748 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36748 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
36748 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36748 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Rochester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Statistics.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.