Career, Scope and Opportunities in Statistician

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Statistician

Statistics has its foundation in mathematics, generally known as mathematical science that expertly deals into the collection, analysis, interpretation or explanation, and presentation of data. It provides tools for forecasting business and scientific trends and dynamicity. It is pertinent to the various academic disciplines, from the natural and social sciences to the humanities, government and business.

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Key to Success

To be successful in Statistician you should have/ develop:

  • Love for mathematics
  • Quick learner
  • Attention to Details
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • computer literate

Scope and Opportunities

Every sector needs a statistician:

The opportunities available are:

  • Associate Manager (Data Management)
  • Senior Project Statistician
  • Data Analyst – Sales & Marketing
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Intelligence

Lifestyle & Social Status

A wide variety of job opportunities exist for trained statisticians both in the private as well as government sectors. They may work individually or as part of interdisciplinary teams. Teaching and research field are open to candidates with a master’s degree and doctorate. While a statistician’s job may appear to be boring and monotonous to an outsider, it is not so. Some amount of work may require a statistician to work in the comforts of a proper office environment. However, fieldwork may be required in some cases and this may involve a lot of traveling for collection of data.

Job Profile

  • Analyze and interpret statistical data
  • Apply sampling techniques
  • Design research projects to apply valid scientific techniques
  • Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
  • Examine theories of probability
  • Identify associations and trends in data
  • Plan data collection techniques for specific projects

Skill set

  • A strong work ethic;
  • Analytical skills;
  • Ability to synthesize
  • Creative ability
  • Initiative
  • Planning

Work Value

  • Quick Focus
  • Statistical modeling
  • Very active social life
  • Graphic analysis
  • Visual acuity

Current Job Scenario

Statisticians are in great demand around the globe. With the increasing research and development statisticians are required for analyzing and interpreting data. Initially statisticians are paid on contract basis or project basis but after having flourished himself a statistician is paid on salary basis. The salary ranges between Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 30,000/- par month.

Government/ Private sector Surveys, Government Operations, Scientific Research, Business, Business, Sports statisticians, Medical Statistician, Indian Statistical Service (ISS) are various fields in which statisticians can get enormous opportunities to work and grow.

Top Recruiters

ICRA Techno Analytics Limited, Kolkata

National Institute for Research In Reproductive Health

Crisia

Course synopsis

Course Options B.Sc in Statistics  M.Sc in Statistics
Academic Eligibility 10+2 with PCM B.Sc in Statistics
Fees Rs. 15,000/ year Rs.40,000/year
Overall expenditure in Metro Rs. 2 Lakhs- Rs. 2.5 Lakhs Rs. 1.5 Lakhs – Rs. 2 Lakhs
Overall expenditure in Tier-1 Rs. 1.25 Lakhs to Rs. 1.75 Lakhs Rs. 85 K – Rs. 1.20 Lakhs
Overall expenditure in Tier-2 Rs. 70 K to Rs.  1 .10 Lakhs Rs. 50 K –Rs. 80 K
Duration (3 Years) (2 Years)
Mode Regular Regular
Approved UGC UGC
Affiliation Respective University Respective University
Entrance Exam NA NA
Education Loan    
Scholarships    

Career prospect

  1. Public sector
  2. Private sector
  3. Healthcare sector
  4. Education
  5. research

Industries where Statisticians required:

  1. market research companies
  2. government statistical service
  3. hospital
  4. department of health
  5. medical registries
  6. educational bodies

Entrance Exam

  • There is no any national level entrance exam for UG level, most of the admission takes place on the basis of Merit
  • Some of the institute has their own entrance exam, below are some popular entrance exams for Biology:
  1. IISc- Indian Institute of Science
  2. IISER- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
  3. NISER- National Institute of Science Education and Research
  4. Visva Bharati- A University founded by Rabindranath Tagore
  5. BHU- Banaras Hindu University
  6. GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology – Pantnagar

Success stories

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogeGJS0GEF4
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_W06quZ11c
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGKK-JHFg2c
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IunnNhhC7NE
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0E04Y7KlnA
  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVG2OQp6jEQ
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