Why study Applied Statistics at Washburn?

If you want to use your love of numbers to help solve the complex problems facing industry, or government, Washburn can prepare you for what’s ahead with degree options and faculty mentors aligned with your goals. Applied Statistics students are sought by local businesses for internships that may develop into full-time jobs.
Career Forecast Bright OutlookAverage Salary $92,000on campus
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 What sets Applied Statistics at Washburn apart?

  • You’ll learn from faculty, not graduate students in small classes that allow you to develop your skills and begin to build your professional network.
  • Scholarships are available for incoming, transferring, and continuing students.
  • Students who successfully complete necessary courses can work as paid tutors for the department, or as private tutors.
  • Find community with math majors through student clubs and department study lounge in Morgan 252.

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Admissions scholarships

Washburn University offers generous scholarships based on your interests, career aspirations, community service and academic success.

Math department scholarships

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a limited number of competitive, merit-based scholarships for qualified students majoring in a mathematics, including incoming freshmen and transfer students. Applications are due early in the spring.

Tuition and fees

Courses in this program are offered at the Traditional Undergraduate and Traditional Online Undergraduate rates.

Financial aid

Washburn University offers generous undergraduate financial aid, including scholarships and grants.

Tuition waivers

If you don’t currently live in Kansas, learn about our Tuition Waiver programs that may qualify you for in-state tuition.

Degree options

As a math major in specialization in applied statistics, you will be able to choose (with help from your advisor, of course!) whether a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science fits your goals best.

While the core mathematics courses are the same, the specific degree requirements vary. A bachelor of science in mathematics requires a 30-hour concentration from the natural sciences: biology, chemistry, physics & astronomy, or computer information science. A bachelor of art requires modern language study and more hours from the humanities and social sciences. 

Fill out the Undergraduate Admissions Application and enroll to pursue applied statistics. It's common to declare a major in math at enrollment and then declare your specific interest.

Complete an internship for credit (MA 400) and gain real-world experience in the profession.

Washburn Career Engagement career fairs are great opportunities to build connections with companies and agencies seeking your skills. Mock interview days will help prepare you for the job search.

About 25% of Washburn applied statistics graduates in the last five years have continued to graduate school.

Set for Success

CAREER FORECAST: bright outlook

Common internship sites

SE2

Security Benefit

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas

Student/faculty ratio

20:1

Qualities for success

Inquisitive and energized by challenges 

Collaborative

Critical thinkers

Tutoring

Get paid to tutor others in math
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Honor society

Math majors with a 3.0 GPA are invited to join the Kappa Mu Epsilon honor society
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GET IN TOUCH WITH Department of Mathematics & Statistics

Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Morgan Hall, Room 250
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1491
math@washburn.edu

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