Applied Statistics, General
A program that focuses on the application of statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as business, engineering, medicine, and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in the principles in inference, probability theory, regression analysis, descriptive statistics, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo method, Bayesian statistics, non-parametric statistics, sampling theory, statistical computing, and statistical techniques.
- Schools offering
- 9
- Annual completions
- 94
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A program that focuses on the application of statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as business, engineering, medicine, and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in the principles in inference, probability theory, regression analysis, descriptive statistics, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo method, Bayesian statistics, non-parametric statistics, sampling theory, statistical computing, and statistical techniques.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management analysts | $101k | +8.8% | Bachelor's degree |
| Data scientists | $113k | +33.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Natural sciences managers | $161k | +3.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary | $79k | +2.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Actuaries | $126k | +21.8% | Bachelor's degree |
| Statisticians | $103k | +8.5% | Master's degree |
| Survey researchers | $63k | -5.2% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.
Top colleges for Applied Statistics, General
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | 0 | 29 | 29 |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg, ID | 3 | 24 | 27 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem, NC | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| University of Houston-Downtown | Houston, TX | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| University at Albany | Albany, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Baptist University | Riverside, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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