Statistics is one of the fastest-growing disciplines and is ranked among the top six professions by the US News and World Report. Statistician jobs are projected to grow 35 percent between 2020 and 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Statistics is used in almost all disciplines, including science, medicine, business, finance, social science, banking, and sports. A career in statistics will offer excellent job satisfaction, stability, career development, and life-long learning opportunities in a field of one's interest. Statisticians are in significant demand in almost all employment sectors in private, government, and academia: providing a wide range of job opportunities of interest to build a career. Even in economic downturns, employment in statistics-related position remains in high demand.
Statistics is about solving real-world problems using data. It involves using data and analytical tools to make estimates and forecasts, assess their accuracy, and help in decision making. Students will learn data collection; data summarization and visualization; modeling for various types of data; making inferences and predictions; quantifying uncertainty; and facilitating decision-making.
The Division of Statistics and Data Sciences in the Department of Mathematical Sciences offers cutting-edge courses and training in statistics and data science that will prepare students for lucrative employments in Cincinnati and across the nation.