Hi Joel,

Statistics is definitely a lucrative career option. In a business environment, where business is becoming more and more data oriented, people who have graduated with a degree in statistics are much sought after. From studies on the demographics of a country to study about the environment, statistics is an integral part of it. With a bachelor’s degree in Statistics, one can become a business analyst, research officer, data analyst or even an investigator.

Statisticians are also required in the government sector to work on studies and research on consumer prices, fluctuations in the economy, employment patterns, population trends, etc. Tests are being conducted almost every year at the Union Public Service Commission to recruit officers in the Indian Statistical Services.

In the private sector, statistical manpower is required in marketing, insurance, and information technology.