2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Statistics
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Perla E. Reyes, Head
101 Dickens Hall
785-532-6883
E-mail: statdept@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/stats
Statistics is a science which combines ideas from classical and modern mathematics, probability theory, inductive reasoning, and computer science to develop tools for extracting critical insights from data. It is a dynamic and continuously evolving discipline driven by scientific and technological breakthroughs that both increase the complexity and volume of available data. Statistical analysis plays a central role in all disciplines that make evidence-based decisions, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, and the demand for skilled statisticians and data scientists continues to grow rapidly. Today, statisticians and data scientists are partners in most scientific and technological enterprises.
Nearly every activity performed by plants, animals, and people can generate useful and informative data. As a result, statisticians and data scientists are employed in nearly every scientific field, and the professional activities and opportunities for statisticians are potentially very broad. Frequent employers of statisticians include those in the agricultural, social, natural, medical, business, sports, and engineering sciences.
The Department of Statistics at Kansas State University offers rigorous programs and a wide variety of courses for those pursuing a career in statistics and data science, as well as those seeking data-driven quantitative problem-solving skills, that are designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the discipline.
Dual majors and dual degrees
Students may major in statistics and another discipline within the College of Arts and Sciences. The degree requirements of both departments must be met. For instance, it is possible to complete a dual statistics-mathematics degree in four years.
Students may obtain a dual degree in statistics and a field in another college such as business administration or engineering. The degree requirements of both colleges and majors must be met.
Accelerated programs
Students who begin graduate work after completing the BA or BS degree generally require at least two years to complete work for a master’s degree. However, students majoring in statistics and data science can apply to our accelerated program and obtain a BS and a Master of Science in Statistics in an abbreviated time. Students in their junior year (close to completion of 75 undergraduate credit hours) with an outstanding scholastic record (GPA 3.25 or higher in STAT/MATH courses) are invited to apply to the program.
Each student, in consultation with a faculty advisor, will plan an individualized program of study. Features of the program include participation in graduate level activities and courses before completing their BS and count nine credit hours of undergraduate coursework towards their graduate program. Students participating in the program will be considered for financial assistance in the form of scholarships, assistantships, and part-time work.
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