How to Become a Statistician?

Statisticians are professionals who study Statistics, the branch of applied mathematics that deals with the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of numerical data. Statisticians use the concepts and methods of applied statistics to explore, analyse, and interpret a large and complex set of data to extrapolate the outcome from it. To become a statistician students minimum need a bachelor’s degree like BSc in Statistics with subjects like Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics and Economics. Candidates with relevant experience in the sector always get the preference. A Master’s degree in Statistics or MSc in Statistics is pursued by both students and professionals to get career growth.

Job Profile	Statistician, Risk Analyst, Statistics Professor, Investment Analyst, Data Analyst
Minimum Eligibility	Graduation Degree
Admission Process	Merit and Entrance Based
Average Salary	INR 5 lakh – 35 Lakhs
Employment Sector	Education, Sports, Healthcare, Banking and Finance, Academics

Why Become a Statistician

• The world is progressing at an accelerated rate with the emergence of modern technology and complex issues, and keeping up with all the analysis information is becoming difficult. Organizations require qualified professionals who can handle the statistical data and deduct key details and information. 
• Statisticians allow researchers to crosscheck or confirm whether their hypothesis is right or not, it nowadays has become mandatory for most scientific research work.
• Statisticians help other field professionals to avoid the common analysis pitfall.

Skills Required

Statisticians are required to possess multiple skills to perform and grow in their field. These skills include Technical Skills, Analytical Skills, and Soft Skills.

Technical Skills

• Computer Languages like SAS, C, C++, Python, JAVA etc.
• Machine Learning
• Cloud Computing
• Data Mining

Analytical Skills

• Mathematics
• Theoretical Statistics
• Hypothesis Testing
• Big Data Analysis

Soft Skills

• Leadership Skills
• Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills

Roles and Responsibilities

Statisticians are required to perform the following activities depending upon the work requirements.

• Dig data collection, Analysis and Interpretation.
• Designing Data Collection Tools
• Trend Identification and Data interlinking
• Shaping Organizational Strategy

How to Become a Statistician?

To become a statistician, candidates must have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, such as economics, mathematics, computer science, or statistics
• A relevant background. Many hiring companies favour applicants with some practical experience.
• Professional certifications that attest to your expertise

Also Read: Application of Statistics

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria to become a Statistician after both UG and PG course program in Statistics from India and Abroad is mentioned below:

• Candidate must have passed a bachelor’s degree or BSc in Statistics or master’s degree or MSc in Statistics with at least 50-60% marks.
• The bachelor’s degree course should have a good foundation in subjects like Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer science.
• The bachelor’s degree should be issued by a recognised college, state or university. 

Admission Process

To get admission to UG and PG courses in Statistics students need to follow the below-listed admission process.

• Visit the official website of the institution.
• Click on the Apply Now or Register Here sign.
• Complete filling in all the required academic and non-academic details.
• Fill in the detail of work experience if the student has any.
• Submit the application form by paying the mentioned fee.

Documents Required

The following documents are required to get admission into UG and PG programs in Statistics from colleges and universities in India and Abroad.

• Academic Transcripts.
• English Language Proficiency Test (IELTS, TOEFL) score.
• Letter of Recommendation.
• Statement of Purpose.
• An updated CV.
• Financial Documents.
• Valid Passport.

Top Colleges to Study Statistics in India

The top colleges to pursue UG and PG program in Statistic in India is mentioned below.

Colleges/Universities	Locations
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)	Delhi
IIT Kanpur	UP
St. Stephen College	Delhi
St. Xavier College	Kolkata
Lady Shri Ram College for Women	Delhi
Madras Christian College	Chennai
SP College	Pune
Loyola College	Chennai
Sri Venkateshwara College	Delhi

Top Universities to Study Statistics Abroad

The top colleges to pursue UG and PG program in Statistic from outside India is mentioned below.

Colleges/Universities	Location
University of Edinburgh	UK
University of Manchester	UK
The University of Sydney	Australia
University of Hong Kong	Hong Kong
University of Toronto	Canada
University of British Columbia	Canada
University of Michigan	USA
University of Cornell	USA
University College Dublin	Ireland

Statistician Salary

The salary of a Statistician varies between a beginner and an experience holder. The average and highest salary of a Statistician in India and Abroad is mentioned below. 

Country	Average Salary	Highest Salary
India	INR 4.0 lakhs	INR 20 lakhs
United State of America	$ 90k  (INR 71.13 lakhs)	$ 1.30 lacs (INR 1.02 Cr)
United Kingdom	GBP 40k (INR 38.73 lakhs)	GBP 60K  (INR 58 lakhs)

Top Recruiters 

• Apple
• Infosys
• Cognizant
• Deloitte
• IBM
• HDFC
• UNO
• Government Organization
• Non-Government Organization

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