Statistics, Minor
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Academic Pathway
- minor
- Degree/Program Type
- na
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Department of Statistics
Program Contact
- Dr. Nao Mimoto
-
Interim Chair / Associate Professor / Actuarial Science Program Coordinator / Undergraduate & Graduate Academic Advisor
330.972.8011
Overview
The Minor in Statistics provides a strong foundation in statistical methods and data analysis for students pursuing other majors. Whether you're preparing for graduate study, enhancing your analytical skill set, or increasing your value to employers, this minor complements a wide range of academic and professional interests.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to The University of Akron
Career Outcomes
Adding a statistics minor can boost your career prospects in business, health care, engineering, the social sciences, and many other fields. Employers across industries value the ability to interpret data, assess trends, and make evidence-based decisions.
Build skills to make sense of data
Develop the statistical, computing and problem-solving skills to work with complex data, uncover meaningful patterns and apply what you learn to real-world questions.
STATISTICAL METHODS
Analyze complex data
Build a strong foundation in statistical methods, including regression and multifactor analysis of variance. Learn to analyze data, identify relationships and use statistical evidence to better understand complex questions.
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Put statistics to work
Apply statistical theories and concepts to real-world problems through UA's Center for Statistical Consulting. You can also explore opportunities through the DATA+ Institute, which connects data, analytics, AI and emerging technologies with hands-on learning, research and collaboration.
COMPUTING + DATA
Work confidently with data
Develop programming skills for data-intensive applications, including data collection, analysis and visualization. Learn how to organize and manage data, use statistical software and move data between software tools.
Experience statistics beyond the classroom
Connect with other students, get involved and see how Akron graduates are putting their degrees to work.
Find your community with RooStats
Connect with fellow students through RooStats, UA's Statistics Club. Get involved with a student organization centered around a shared interest in statistics and data.