About the Statistics Minor
UW offers both a graduate and undergraduate minor in statistics. The undergraduate program is 18-19 credit hours. It includes three fundamental courses and your choice of advanced electives.
The graduate program includes 12 credit hours of 5000-level statistics courses. Both programs allow students to choose the courses they’re most interested in, so you can tailor the program to your interests and desired career path.
Students must be enrolled in a degree program at UW to pursue a minor in statistics.
The curriculum for an undergraduate statistics minor offers students a comprehensive
foundation in the practical application of statistical methods. Emphasizing the importance
of data analysis in solving scientific problems, the program covers fundamental concepts
and techniques essential for interpreting data and making informed decisions. Students
will gain hands-on experience with various statistical tools and methodologies, preparing
them for diverse fields that require analytical expertise.
View the full UNDERGRADUATE statistics minor degree program curriculum.
The graduate minor in statistics enhances this foundation by delving into more advanced
statistical theories and applications. Graduate students will explore sophisticated
techniques and models, further honing their data analysis skills. This program is
designed to complement and enhance students' primary fields of study, equipping them
with the ability to apply statistical insights to complex research questions and professional
challenges. Both programs are structured to ensure a rigorous understanding of statistics,
making graduates valuable assets in data-driven environments.
View the full GRADUATE statistics minor degree program curriculum.
Our program is led by highly accomplished statisticians, including:
- Dr. Jared Studyvin: Dr. Studyvin began his career as a biometrician for Western Ecosystems Technology (WEST) and has extensive experience in ecological and environmental consulting.
- Dr. Marie Tellier: Dr. Tellier worked as a Senior Environmental Statistician for Trihydro Corporation, a renowned Environmental and Engineering Consulting firm, before joining our faculty.
- Dr. Shaun Wulff: Dr. Wulff has extensive experience in machine learning, time-series analysis and Bayesian modeling.
- Dr. Tim Robinson: Dr. Robinson has ongoing consulting projects with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the University of Washington School of Medicine, the U.S. National Park Service and the Wyoming Department of Health.
What can you do with a statistics minor?
A statistics minor adds valuable analytical skills to any major, helping you stand out in fields like business, biology, psychology, economics and more! Obtaining this minor shows employers you can work with data, think critically and make informed, data-driven decisions.
- Senior Biometrician at Wyoming Game & Fish Department
- White House Presidential Innovation Fellow
- Director of Technical Business Operations at PayPal
- Scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Principal Statistician at Pfizer
- Development and Advancement Statistician at the University of Wyoming Foundation
- Research Team Lead at Equivant
- and more!
- The Pennsylvania State University
- Virginia Tech
- University of Wyoming
- Arizona State University
- Colorado State University
- University of Montana
- Iowa State University
Nearly all of our statistics students participate in internship programs and receive full-time job opportunities upon graduation. In fact, the job placement rate for our graduate students has been 100% over the last five years.
Many majors benefit from a statistics minor! It’s especially valuable in fields such as:
- Business
- Economics
- Biology
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Political science
- Computer science
- Environmental science
Adding stats boosts your data skills and career versatility!
Your Competitive Edge Starts with Stats
Statistics plays a vital role in nearly every industry. Whether you're forecasting market trends, optimizing technology, improving public health, informing policy or diving into sports analytics, a statistics degree opens the door to endless possibilities. It’s a flexible, high-impact field that empowers you to make data-driven decisions. A statistics minor from UW equips you with the skills and experience to set you apart in today's competitive job market.
“Statistics is the language of science. Being able to ask questions and draw differences is foundational to be able to problem-solve and ideally, that makes you a very powerful candidate for so many jobs.”
- Daniel Hintz | Statistics Graduate Student
