Statistics

Follow a dynamic pathway to data-driven research through Centre’s statistics minor, gaining in-demand data analysis skills and unlocking career opportunities where evidence-based decision-making drives impact and shapes the future. 

Overview

Centre’s Statistics minor strengthens students’ expertise in quantitative methods, complementing their major fields of study and enhancing their ability to approach problems with data-driven insights. By exploring critical topics such as probability, statistical inference, and data visualization, students with this minor gain a solid foundation in the tools and techniques necessary for effective research and decision-making. The study of Statistics also prepares students to tackle complex challenges across various disciplines, equipping them with the essential skills to analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate findings. These abilities open doors to a wide range of career opportunities that demand strong analytical and research expertise.

Your Minor Took You Where

Centre graduates have gone on to a variety of graduate programs and careers.

Employers and Professions

Data Analyst 
Market Research Analyst  
Financial Analyst 
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Postgraduate Study

Econometrics
Actuarial Science
Statistics
Operations Research

Curriculum

The Statistics minor at ��ý offers a flexible curriculum, drawing from diverse mathematics and data science courses to provide a strong foundation in quantitative methods. Applicable across fields like anthropology, economics, psychology, and biology, this minor enhances students' understanding of statistics in both the humanities and sciences. Promoting interdisciplinary study, the program aligns with the liberal arts mission, equipping students with valuable skills for analyzing data and supporting research across various disciplines.

The Statistics minor requires completion of seven courses (six required and one elective, for a total of 21-22 credit hours).

Experiential Learning

Students engage in hands-on learning experiences and reflection to develop skills and increase knowledge retention.

Students pursuing a Statistics minor look forward to engaging in collaborative research with faculty through data collection, data analysis, and sports analytics for teams on campus. Students also have opportunities to present their work at undergraduate conferences.

Internships

We're committed to helping students find quality internship experiences in the career area of their choice.

Internships for the Statistics minor at ��ý may include roles in healthcare analytics, as well as opportunities at an actuarial firm, government agency, or investment firm. 

Careers

Our extraordinary liberal arts and sciences education prepares students for meaningful lives and careers.

Graduates with a Statistics minor have embarked on successful and varied careers in fields that rely heavily on data analysis, pattern recognition, and decision-making. Many have also pursued advanced roles in fields such as data science, healthcare analytics, and quantitative research, where their expertise in statistical methods and modeling is highly valued.