Career Opportunities

The availability of data in various forms and with increasing levels of detail is growing rapidly, and it is ubiquitous in today’s world. As a result, there is a high demand for professionals who can extract meaningful information from this data. A degree in Statistics and Data Science equips students with both the theoretical understanding and the tools needed for effective data analysis.

Statistics and Data Science consistently rank among the top fields in terms of demand for graduates, both in the current job market and in future projections, within the Commonwealth and the broader region. On the national level, McKinsey & Company projects that the overall employment of statisticians will grow by 14,800 jobs between 2019 and 2029 (reference here) —an increase of 33%, which significantly outpaces the expected 3% growth across all occupations during the same period (reference here). In Massachusetts, the demand for graduates in Statistics is expected to grow both in the short and long term, with an increasing need for Statistical Assistants and Statisticians (Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance, 2021).

Our graduates have gone on to work in a variety of industries, including insurance, information technology, marketing, finance, pharmaceuticals, cancer research institutes, and higher education. Many have also pursued advanced graduate studies.