Statistics ,Minor
Quantitative Reasoning, Research, Science, analysis, math, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
Demand for statisticians is expected to grow 8% by 2034. Be prepared to apply your skills in nearly any industry you're passionate about.
The minor in statistics is beneficial if you're majoring in a variety of disciplines, such as the sciences, business, economics, engineering or any field where there's a need for quantification in the analysis of information.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in statistics requires 18 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be taken from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better can be used to satisfy minor requirements. |
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MAT 266 Calculus for Engineers II
(MATH)
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MAT 271 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
(MATH)
3 - 4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 - 4 |
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MAT 267 Calculus for Engineers III
(MATH)
or
MAT 272 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
(MATH)
3 - 4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 - 4 |
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STP 420 Introductory Applied Statistics
(QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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STP 421 Probability
STP 421 and STP 427 must be taken through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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STP 427 Mathematical Statistics
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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STP 429 Applied Regression
(QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BS in actuarial science; BS in applied mathematics; BS in computational mathematical science and statistics; BS in data science; BA and BS in mathematics (including all concentrations); BAE in secondary education (mathematics)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
Statistics is found in every pursuit that involves the collection or use of information, in areas as varied as marketing, sports statistics and medical research. Statistical analysis is essential to the fields of engineering, life sciences, business, physics, economics and social sciences.
Graduates with a statistics minor have data interpretation and critical thinking skills that are in high demand, strengthening their resumes.
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
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WXLR 216
math@asu.edu
480-965-7195
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