Statistics provides the reasoning and the methods for producing and understanding data; it is the science of learning from data. It includes designing experiments or sampling surveys for the collection of data, collecting the information, evaluating it, drawing conclusions, and presenting the results.

Statisticians work with people from other professional backgrounds to solve practical problems. Statisticians can provide crucial guidance in determining what information is reliable and which predictions can be trusted. This diversity of application is an exciting aspect of the field, and is one reason for continuing strong demand for well-trained statisticians.

Nearly every field relies on statisticians and data analysts to manage, evaluate, and communicate data. CSU Statistics graduates are employed across a wide variety of industries for jobs in data and analytics, finance, and research.

Students have the option to complete an undergraduate track as part of the Statistics major.

Selecting a track is optional.  Here you will find the general requirements for a Statistics Major:

For full program details, including additional course options, please see the Major Checklist or CSU Catalog.

We love transfer students!  Check here for more information, and contact the undergraduate advisor at elizabeth.montgomery@colostate.edu to discuss how your previous coursework can apply to our Statistics program.

Adding a statistics minor to your degree program can be a valuable asset to future employers – nearly every industry relies on statistics and data analysis!

Here you will find the requirements for a Statistics Minor:

For full program details, including additional course options, please see the Minor Checklist or CSU Catalog.

The Certificate in Sports Statistics and Analytics will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to work in the expanding field of sports analytics. Students will be able to acquire sports data using data scraping techniques and use these sports data to create graphical visualizations, generate summary statistics, build probabilistic models, assess hypothesis using statistical methods, create and evaluate regression models, implement machine learning algorithms, and present research findings in person and on paper.

Here you will find the requirements for a Certificate in Sports Statistics and Analysis:

For full program details, including additional course options, please see the CSU Catalog.

Students are invited to pursue a Statistics-Economics double major at CSU! Majoring in Statistics and Economics provides a highly valuable combination of a background in economics with the quantitative skills needed to analyze data and trends. The Statistics-Economics combination allows students the flexibility to pursue careers in a variety of industries, or apply to competitive graduate programs.

Here you will find the requirements for a double major in Statistics and Economics:

Did you know?

Graduates with double majors have extra protection against income loss during economic downturns.  The broad and diverse skill set allows for adaptability, and is shown to be appealing to employers.

(Monthly Labor Review, Bureau of Labor Statistics, April 2024)

Talk to an academic advisor to learn more! 

Beth Montgomery

Academic Success Coordinator – Statistics

elizabeth.montgomery@colostate.edu

Bruce Shields

Academic Success Coordinator – Economics

bruce.shields@colostate.edu