Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Statistics
Focuses on the application of statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as business, engineering, medicine, and the applied sciences. Covers 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.
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- Applied Statistics, General
- Focuses on the application of statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as business, engineering, medicine, and the applied sciences. Covers 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 it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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- Median pay
- $101,860
- Hiring change through 2035
- 10.1%
- Job openings a year
- 94,100
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- Hiring change through 2035
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- Hiring change through 2035
- 8.2%
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- 9,200
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- $79,940
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- 1.7%
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- Hiring change through 2035
- 11.0%
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- Hiring change through 2035
- 9.2%
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- 1,500
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- $69,460
- Hiring change through 2035
- −4.8%
- Job openings a year
- 600
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College options
Where to study it
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| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College NH | 53 | 6% | $3,000 |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho ID | 41 | 97% | $6,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology NY | 21 | 71% | $29,000 |
| Baylor University TX | 14 | 51% | $34,000 |
| California Baptist University CA | 6 | 74% | $23,000 |
| University of Houston-Downtown TX | 6 | 91% | $11,000 |