The Statistics program at Mesa State emphasizes the application of Statistics but also provides a strong background in theory. Students with a minor or concentration in statistics will obtain insight into the relationship of this discipline and real world applications. The courses in Probability and Statistics or Business Statistics as well as courses in Statistical Methods, Correlation and Regression, Sampling Techniques, Experimental design, and Topics in Statistics such as Biological Sampling and Environmental Statistics will aide in obtaining this goal. Students will be exposed to theoretical statistics through courses in Mathematical Statistics including distribution theory. Independent Study is also available for work on projects of special interest to students or undergraduate research projects.

Students with majors in Biology, Business, Computer Science, Geology, Environmental Restoration, Physics, and other disciplines dealing with data analysis are particular encouraged to seek a minor in Statistics.

Students work with various statistical software packages such as MINITAB and SAS as an integral part of their study, both in and out of the classroom. Other software such as Maple and Quattro Pro are available in computer labs for use in statistics.

Class sizes are small and students receive individual help from faculty. Each student can receive help from an academic advisor in planning his/her individual program. Scholarships are also available to students. Opportunities are available for students to present papers at meeting of professional organizations or just to faculty and fellow students at seminars held by various departments in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.