The Applied Statistics major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Mathematics, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Mathematics, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Sciences Managers SOC: 11-9121 Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | 100,870 | N/A | N/A |
Management Analysts SOC: 13-1111 Occupation: Management Analysts | $101,190 | 893,900 | N/A | N/A |
Actuaries SOC: 15-2011 Occupation: Actuaries | $125,770 | 28,340 | N/A | N/A |
Statisticians SOC: 15-2041 Occupation: Statisticians | $103,300 | 29,800 | N/A | N/A |
Data Scientists SOC: 15-2051 Occupation: Data Scientists | $112,590 | 233,440 | N/A | N/A |
Survey Researchers SOC: 19-3022 Occupation: Survey Researchers | $63,380 | 7,720 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,180 | 100,870 |
| 2023 | $157,740 | 96,520 |
| 2022 | $144,440 | 82,570 |
| 2021 | $137,900 | 74,760 |
| 2020 | $137,940 | 75,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,190 | 893,900 |
| 2023 | $99,410 | 838,140 |
| 2022 | $95,290 | 808,860 |
| 2021 | $93,000 | 768,450 |
| 2020 | $87,660 | 734,000 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,770 | 28,340 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 25,470 |
| 2022 | $113,990 | 25,010 |
| 2021 | $105,900 | 23,040 |
| 2020 | $111,030 | 22,480 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,300 | 29,800 |
| 2023 | $104,110 | 29,950 |
| 2022 | $98,920 | 30,780 |
| 2021 | $95,570 | 31,370 |
| 2020 | $92,270 | 38,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112,590 | 233,440 |
| 2023 | $108,020 | 192,710 |
| 2022 | $103,500 | 159,630 |
| 2021 | $100,910 | 105,980 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,380 | 7,720 |
| 2023 | $60,960 | 8,190 |
| 2022 | $60,410 | 7,880 |
| 2021 | $59,740 | 8,850 |
| 2020 | $59,870 | 10,350 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,350 | 48,820 |
| 2023 | $81,020 | 48,230 |
| 2022 | $77,420 | 46,560 |
| 2021 | $77,580 | 44,140 |
| 2020 | $73,650 | 49,550 |