Minor in Statistics & Data Science

Our students become deft and able in data visualization, analysis and statistics, and apply these skills in a wide range of fields in business, engineering, public health and social justice.

The ability to understand, visualize and analyze data is becoming an increasingly important skill in many fields and industries. The minor in statistics and data science offers undergraduate students from any major the opportunity to develop these skills and their statistical knowledge while also complementing their major of study, whether that be computer science, economics, environmental studies, physics, psychology or sociology.

  • Learn traditional statistical methods and cutting-edge data analysis techniques from some of the leaders in the field
  • Be prepared for a wide range of careers, from business and engineering to public health and social justice
  • Complement your undergraduate studies with a minor

In the top 15 graduate programs in the country in applied mathematics

(U.S. News & World Report, 2021)

Students can join our Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis (LISA) to collaborate with researchers and gain practical experience

Learn from award-winning faculty, including fellows of the Sloan Foundation, Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics, American Mathematical Society, American Physical Society, American Statistical Association and Guggenheim

Be successful.

The minor in statistics and data science positions students well for success after graduation, as training in statistics is highly sought after in a variety of careers.

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a minor

 

Operations research analyst, financial analyst, actuary, software engineer, sports statistician and biostatistician are common opportunities for students

 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for statisticians is forecasted to rise by 33% over the next 10 years, which is much faster than average

Academic Plan & Requirements

To earn the minor in statistics and data science, students must complete a minimum of 23 credits at the 2000 level and above. The minor is open to all undergraduate students at CU Boulder, regardless of college or school.

Required course topics include:

  • Calculus 
  • Matrix Methods and Applications
  • Data Science
  • Applied Probability
  • Applied Regression

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.

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