Applied Statistics Pathway
Applied statisticians use data to answer questions across a wide range of fields. The Applied Statistics pathway encourages students to pair statistical training with an area of interest through coursework, minors, and electives.
Whether your interests lie in business, agriculture, the social sciences, or environmental science, this pathway helps you build the statistical and domain knowledge needed to solve real-world problems.
Student Spotlights
Alumni Careers
Our undergraduate alumni work in roles such as:
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Solution Analyst
- Sales Operations Analyst
- Crop Insurance Analyst
- Marketing Specialist
- Statistician
at companies including:
- AmericanAg
- Corteva Agriscience
- Fabick CAT
- Inspire Medical Systems
Curriculum
Start by taking courses in a field that interests you. If you enjoy them, consider adding a related minor.
Suggested statistics electives will vary by field, but courses in categorical data analysis, survey sampling, time series analysis, spatial statistics, and Bayesian methods are commonly useful across applied settings.
| Potential areas of interest | Prioritize these statistics electives |
|---|---|
Social Sciences: | STAT 4217 (Categorical Data Analysis) STAT 4219 (Bayesian Data Analysis) STAT 4221 (Survey Sampling Design and Data Analysis) |
Business: | STAT 4215 (Time Series Data Analysis) STAT 4217 (Categorical Data Analysis) STAT 4221 (Survey Sampling Design and Data Analysis) |
Agriculture and Biology: | STAT 4215 (Time Series Data Analysis) STAT 4217 (Categorical Data Analysis) STAT 4221 (Survey Sampling Design and Data Analysis) STAT 4278 (Computer Processing of Scientific Data) |
Environment: | STAT 4206 (Spatial Data Analysis) STAT 4215 (Time Series Data Analysis) STAT 4219 (Bayesian Data Analysis) |