Statistics Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Statistics
Statistics is a mathematical discipline that often appeals to students who enjoy applying mathematics to real-world problems. Students who study statistics learn to think critically about data, about the experiments that produce data, and about the methods used to extract information from data. Our curriculum includes both applied courses, dedicated to practical methods for exploring and analyzing data, and theoretical courses, dedicated to the fundamental principles that underlie statistical methodology.
The statistics program educates students on the science of data analysis, including statistical theory, computational methods, and practical applications, preparing them for careers in data analysis and the possibility of graduate studies. Along with mathematics, students learn about the scientific disciplines that generate data of interest, such as DNA paternity tests, clinical trials, economic data, and psychological experiments. Statistics is what makes business analytics possible.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts & Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
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- Clinical Data Managers
- Clinical Research Coordinators
- Statisticians
- Survey Researchers
- Auditors
- Biostatisticians
- Budget Analysts
- Credit Analysts
- Database Administrators
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Economists
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Examiners
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Operations Research Analysts
- Risk Management Specialists
- Sociologists
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Investigative
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Statistics Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Analyze
- Compute
- Manage Data or Records
Communication
- Listen
Creative
- Use Intuition
- Visualize
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Career Guides
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