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About Statistics, General

A general program that focuses on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. Includes instruction in the principles in probability theory, binomial distribution, regression analysis, standard deviation, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo method, Bayesian statistics, non-parametric statistics, sampling theory, and statistical techniques.

Students studying Statistics, General can be awarded a degree up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 43% percent of women and 57% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Statistics, General is has the largest number of granted degrees in New York. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Statistics, General is $57,400.

Popularity of Statistics, General Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Majoring in Statistics, General, your experience could lead you towards different careers. Statistics, General majors go on to find jobs including Data Scientists and Natural Sciences Managers which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Statistics, General majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Actuaries and Data Scientists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Statistics, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Statistics, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
2,799
Female Students
1,205 (43%)
Male Students
1,594 (56%)
U.S. Nonresident (1,363, 49%)
White (733, 26%)
Asian (411, 15%)
Hispanic or Latino (117, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (64, 2%)
Black or African American (57, 2%)
Two or more races (50, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (2, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (2, <1%)

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