Why Study Statistics?

• The Department of Statistics prepares students for careers in business, government, and industry as well as for careers involving research and teaching. There is a great demand for those with strong training in statistics in both the private and public sectors of our economy.



• People with bachelor's and master's degrees in statistics will typically find employment with the research departments of:
  • Banks and financial instutitions
  • Insurance and actuarial services
  • Aerospace
  • Electronics and other engineering organizations
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Urban planning units
  • Marketing companies
  • Government agencies responsible for establishing and compiling standards for public health, safety, and quality of life.
  
  
  
• People with an M.S. or PhD in statistics find employment in academia, business and other industries, as well as consulting.