This major, one of the newest in the college, is for students interested in mathematics, computations, and the quantitative aspects of the sciences. It helps them prepare for careers in industry and government as statistical analysts or for graduate school in statistics. The major provides students with the background needed to enter pharmaceutical research divisions, quality-control areas of manufacturing companies, clinical research units of drug companies, and other data-intensive areas. Graduate Study, Statistics and Computing, Biostatistics, and Applied Statistics options are available.

Qualified candidates may also choose to earn an Integrated B.S. in Statistics with a Master of Applied Statistics (M.A.S.).

The B.S. in Statistics is offered by Penn State's Eberly College of Science.