Beginning Salary
Range:
According to the
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Spring 2008 Salary
Survey, beginning salaries for graduates with a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor
of Science degree in Statistics start at about $51,000. Master's Degree:
$53,000. Doctoral Degree: $56,000For more information on salaries click here
Skills Needed For this Career
Problem Solving
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Ability to analyze
and interpret data
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Logical thinking
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Evaluating
theoretical models
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Systemizing skills
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Organizational
skills
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Critical thinking
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Teamwork skills
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Advanced
quantitative skills
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Numerical
computation
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Computer literacy
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Ability to design
experiments
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Verbal and written
communication skills
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Advising skills
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Links To Professional
Associations
Professional
Associations are important to explore because many offer student memberships
and can give you access to other professionals and their experiences, research,
convention or workshop opportunities, professional development and most
importantly job databases.
American Statistical Association
Institute of Mathematical Statistics
International
Society for Clinical Biostatistics
International
Statistical Institute
Society
for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Job Search Information
National Organizations
or Databases
http://www.actuarialoutpost.com/
http://www.actuary.com/
http://careers.casact.org/home/index.cfm?site_id=2829
http://www.financialjobbank.com/
http://www.higheredjobs.com/
http://www.icrunchdata.com/index.aspx
http://www.jobsinthemoney.com/
http://www.mathclassifieds.org/c/search.cfm?site_id=1925
http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs?joblist-----40
Graduate Schools
Local Programs - Master
of Science in Statistics and other related programs
Florida International University
University of Florida
National Programs - Master of Science in Statistics other related
programs
Georgia Institute of Technology
University of Georgia
Other resources for graduate program research
http://www.gradschools.com/
http://www.petersons.com/
http://www.princetonreview.com/
Link To UNF Program
The College
of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Florida offers
a Bachelor of Arts in Statistics .
Holland Codes
Statistics-
Conventional; Investigative (CI)
Career Action Plan
- Conduct an informational interview with or shadow a professional in the field to gain more knowledge about this career
- Do at least one internship related to your career goal/program of study before graduating to gain experience
- Get involved in volunteer work and community service
- Develop leadership skills through on-campus activities such as Presidential Envoys, Residence Assistant, Student Government, Peer Advisor, etc.
- Develop team skills through involvement in student clubs and organizations on campus
- Join a professional association related to your career choice
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