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major in statistics and a minor in a related area, such as the following:</p><ul><li>Mathematics</li><li>Computer Science</li><li>Agriculture</li><li>Biological Sciences</li><li>Social Sciences</li></ul><p>It is becoming increasingly important for those in other disciplines to have familiarity with basic statistical techniques and inference procedures.</p><p>The department provides opportunities to study both applied and theoretical aspects of statistics.  Computers are extensively used in statistics instruction, and statistical software packages and programs are utilized in various courses.  Data analysis is an important aspect in applied statistics courses. </p><p>Statisticians work closely with other scientists and researchers to develop new statistical techniques, adapt existing techniques, design experiments and direct analyses of surveys and retrospective studies. </p><p> </p></section></div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-4"> <div id="c784015" class="frame frame-default frame-type-text frame-layout-0"><section><header><h4 class=""> Career Outcomes </h4></header><p>Statisticians are ranked number one in best STEM jobs in 2022 according to U.S. News and World Report. </p><ul><li>Average Annual Salary: $82,000</li></ul><p> </p></section></div> <div id="c784017" class="frame frame-default frame-type-textpic frame-layout-0"><div class="ce-textpic ce-center ce-above"><div class="ce-gallery" data-ce-columns="1" data-ce-images="1"><div class="ce-outer"><div class="ce-inner"><div class="ce-row"><div class="ce-column"><figure class="image "><img class="image-embed-item" src="/fileadmin/statistics/Homepage/2021_Outcomes_Report_from_College_of_Science_and_Mathematics.png" width="446" height="396" alt="" /></figure></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-4"> <div id="c784059" class="frame frame-default frame-type-text frame-layout-0"><section><header><h4 class=""> Degrees </h4></header><p>The curriculum emphasizes the use of 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Students tackle real-world problems through various practicum courses. Graduates are nationally competitive and marketable.</p><ul><li>Minor in either applied statistics or statistics</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in statistics</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in behavioral statistics</li><li>Mathematics and statistics dual major</li><li>Mathematics and statistics dual major (pre-actuarial science)</li><li>Master’s degree in applied statistics</li><li>Doctorate in statistics</li><li>Graduate certificate in statistics</li><li>Big data statistical analysis graduate certificate</li></ul></section></div> <div id="c784061" class="frame frame-default frame-type-textpic frame-layout-0"><header><h4 class=""> JOB OPPORTUNITIES </h4></header><div class="ce-textpic ce-center ce-above"><div class="ce-bodytext"><p>Include Data Analysis for:</p><ul><li>Pharmaceutical companies</li><li>Health/insurance companies</li><li>Companies that conduct surveys and opinion polls</li><li>Companies involved with sports statistics</li></ul></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="c784020" class="frame frame-default frame-type-textpic frame-layout-0"><header><h3 class=""><a href="/statistics/undergraduate_students/career_opportunities/">Career Paths</a></h3></header><div class="ce-textpic ce-right ce-intext"><div class="ce-gallery" data-ce-columns="1" data-ce-images="1"><div class="ce-row"><div class="ce-column"><figure class="image "><img class="image-embed-item" src="/fileadmin/_processed_/5/e/csm_Commencement_photos_2100x1402_3f35c78d1a.jpg" width="599" height="400" alt="" /></figure></div></div></div><div class="ce-bodytext"><p>You’ll have excellent <a href="/statistics/undergraduate_students/career_opportunities/">career opportunities</a>. Statisticians are involved in a variety of research activities, such as clinical trials for evaluating pharmaceutical agents; experiments for agricultural, ecological and environment studies; opinion polls; forecasting models; and quality control studies.</p><p><strong>Where could I go after graduation?</strong></p><ul><li>Aerospace Manufacturing</li><li>Department of Defense</li><li>Engineering</li><li>Education</li><li>NASA</li><li>Medicine</li><li>Scientific Consulting</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div></div></div>  <div id="c807499" class="frame frame-default frame-type-dce_dceuid2 frame-layout-0"> <div class="hero-banner hero-banner-middle hero-banner-normal dim-none" style="background-image:url(/fileadmin/statistics/Red_River_Valley_Statistical_Conferences/2023/1.png);">  <div class="container"> <section class="default bottom left"> <div class="sr-only"><hr/></div> <h3>2023 Statistics Conference</h3> <a href="/statistics/red_river_valley_statistical_conference/" class="btn btn-secondary">Learn More</a> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div id="c787248" class="frame frame-default frame-type-image frame-layout-0"><header><h3 class=""><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/news/view/detail/66893/">R1 Research Institution</a></h3></header><div class="ce-image ce-center ce-above"><div class="ce-gallery" data-ce-columns="1" data-ce-images="1"><div class="ce-outer"><div class="ce-inner"><div class="ce-row"><div class="ce-column"><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/news/view/detail/66893/"><figure class="image "><img class="image-embed-item" alt="R1 Research" src="/fileadmin/statistics/Graduate_Students/R1.1156x427.web1.jpg" width="1156" height="427" /></figure></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> </main> <footer class="footer-dept footer-left"> <div class="container"> <section class="footer-address"> <div class="address"> <p><strong>North Dakota State University</strong><br> Email Address: <a href="mailto:ndsu.stats@ndsu.edu">ndsu.stats@ndsu.edu</a> <br> Physical/delivery address: <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1360+Bolley+Drive%2C+Fargo%2C+ND+58102" title="Find on a map" target="_top">1230 Albrecht Blvd, Fargo, ND 58105</a><br> Mailing address: NDSU Dept. 2550 | PO Box 6050 | Fargo, ND 58108-6050<br> <a href="/statistics/contact/#c42633">Contact Us</a></p> <p>Last Updated: Tuesday, February 04, 2025 11:31:28 AM<br /></p> </div> </section> </div> </footer> <footer class="footer-green footer-left"> <div class="container"> <section class="footer-address"> <a href="https://www.ndsu.edu" class="home-link"><img src="/fileadmin/templates/images/NDSU_logo.svg" alt="North Dakota State University" width="400" /></a> <div class="address row"> <div class="col-md-5"> <address> <p>1340 Administration Ave., Fargo, ND 58102<br> Mailing address: PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050</p> </address> <a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/about">About NDSU</a> </div> <div class="col-md-1"> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <nav aria-label="University-wide resources"> <ul class="footer-links"> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/alphaindex/">A-Z Index</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/apply">Apply for admission</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/academics/">Academic programs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/accreditation/">Accreditation</a></li> <li><a href="https://gobison.com">Bison Athletics</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/alphaindex/buildings">Campus Map</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/onestop/policies-and-procedures">Consumer Information</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/employment/">Employment</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/equity/">Equity</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/about/inclusion">Inclusion</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/onestop/finaid/netpricecalculator/">Net Price Calculator</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/onestop/">One Stop</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension">Outreach<span class="sr-only"> (University-wide)</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/research/">Research and Creative Activity</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/policy/">University Policies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/visit">Visit NDSU</a></li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> <hr/> <p>North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.<br> Contact NDSU at <a href="tel:7012318011" aria-label="7 0 1. 2 3 1. 8 0 1 1" class="phone-link">(701) 231-8011</a><br> <a class="d-print-none" href="https://www.ndsu.edu/privacy/">Privacy Statement</a> </p>   <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-VJPGNTJ40B"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; 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