Applied Statistics and Analytics Careers
Career opportunities for applied statisticians abound, with a rapid rise in demand both nationwide and in the Los Angeles area. The U.S. News ranked statistician as best job in business and the fourth best job overall in 2017.
Those who hold an M.S. in Applied Statistics and Analytics have a variety of paths from which to choose, including government, public health, marketing, manufacturing industries, technology, and environmental agencies.
A master’s in applied statistics is a versatile graduate degree with applications in many fields. Read more about the career opportunities in areas like sports, technology, and government.
Examples of career titles include:
- Statistician/applied statistician
- Biostatistician
- Statistical epidemiologist
- Data scientist
- Sports analyst
Note: This information is current for the 2022-23 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information.