The Department of Statistics at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, offers comprehensive programs designed to equip students with the skills needed for successful careers as statisticians and data scientists. Providing Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees, a minor, and an accelerated BS/MS program at the undergraduate level, alongside Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, and certificate options for graduate students, the department prepares individuals for impactful roles across diverse sectors including industry, government, and academia. With a history dating back to 1946, it serves as a hub for statistical education, research, and service. Faculty engage in research across numerous areas, and students gain practical experience through the Statistical Collaboration and Consulting Laboratory, applying statistical expertise to real-world problems and fostering strong interdisciplinary connections.
View StatisticsKansas State University (KSU, Kansas State, or K-State) is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Manhattan, Kansas. It was opened as the state's land-grant college in 1863 and was the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Kansas. It had a record high enrollment of 24,766 students for the Fall 2014 semester. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity". Kansas State's academic offerings are administered through nine colleges, including the College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Technology and Aviation in Salina. Graduate degrees offered include 65 master's degree programs and 45 doctoral degrees.