Careers
As the world becomes more data-focused, many industries depend on numerical measurements to evaluate possibilities and make decisions.
UConn students majoring in the Department of Statistics take courses and get involved with internships, research, and other hands-on experiences. Through these activities, our students become skilled analysts and develop traits that are highly desirable to employers.
What can I do with my degree?
UConn students majoring in statistics, mathematics-statistics, and statistical data science succeed in a wide variety of fields. Our curriculum is designed to help you build skills such as communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, programming, data analysis, and teamwork. These are among the top skills valued by employers and are strong predictors of career success, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Learn more on the UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills website.
Where Our Alumni Work
A degree from the Department of Statistics prepares you to work in a variety of industries and professional roles.
Common Industries
- Agriculture
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Demography
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Epidemiology
- Finance
- Forestry
- Genetics
- Health Science
- Insurance
- Law
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Safety
- Sociology
- Sports
- Telecommunications
- Zoology
Common Job Titles
As you are exploring career options in statistics, it can be helpful to investigate a variety of common job titles that statistics graduates pursue and incorporate them into your search. Some examples include:
- Actuarial Analyst
- Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Business Technology Rotational Associate
- Data Analyst
- Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Demand Planner
- Economist
- Environmental Scientist
- Investigator
- Sports Analyst
- Lecturer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Manager
- Mathematician
- Pharmaceutical Engineer
- Principal Statistical Researcher
- Professor
- Project Manager
- Quality Analyst
- Research Analyst
- Researcher
- Research Scientist
- Risk Analyst
- Senior Analyst, IT Data Science
- Software Engineer
- Statistical Programmer
- Statistical Scientist
- Systems Engineer
Plan Your Career
UConn's Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills partners with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to prepare students for success in today’s workforce. The Center offers:
- One-on-one coaching sessions for help with résumés, interviewing, jobs and internships, graduate school applications, and more
- In-person and virtual events that help students explore their career options and prepare for professional success
- Online resources and self-guided courses to help you become career ready
More Career Development Resources
Career Events
The Department of Statistics and our campus partners host events that highlight career opportunities for statistics, mathematics-statistics, and statistical data science majors. Many of these events feature opportunities to learn from and network with UConn alumni.
Learn more about upcoming events hosted by the Department of Statistics and the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills. You can also check out recordings of previous department events below:
Prepare for Graduate School
Students should weigh many factors before they decide to apply for graduate school. Our graduate education page outlines the different graduate programs offered by the Department of Statistics. You can also meet with an advisor to discuss graduate school options.
Students interested in applying to graduate school in statistics, biostatistics, data science, or related disciplines are strongly advised to take additional MATH courses, particularly MATH 2210Q. MATH 3150 and MATH 3151 are also highly recommended for students wishing to pursue graduate degrees in statistics.
External Resources
- American Statistical Association Career Center offers information on statistics professions, job postings, continuing education, workshops, seminars, and professional development opportunities.
- The Undergraduate Statistics Education Initiative offers information on undergraduate programs in the statistical sciences and other profiles of statisticians at various levels of industry, academia, and government.
- Amstat News is a monthly membership magazine of the American Statistical Association, which covers industry events, membership news, and “Career Corner” articles.
- Chance Magazine is a general interest magazine with articles and departments featuring timely material on the world of statistics.
- Significance Magazine is a bimonthly publication dedicated to communicating and demonstrating the practical use of statistics in all walks of life.
- What Can I Do With This Major? is a website that provides typical career areas and types of employers that hire statistics students, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.