A Statistician gathers numerical data and then analyzes and interprets them, helping companies to make sense of quantitative data. The companies, in turn, use this information to spot trends and make predictions.
Personal Competencies
• You are good at Maths
• You can use a computer to solve a scientific problem
• You like working with numbers or charts
• You like to analyze things (problems and situations)
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 with Economics
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc) in Statistics/Mathematics or any related subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in Statistics
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Statistics.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
2. Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
3. Annamalai University, Chidambaram Tamil Nadu
4. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
5. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,
6. Bangalore University, Bengaluru
7. Berhampur University, Berhampur Odisha
8. University Of Burdwan , Raiganj, West Bengal
9. Any recognized University in India
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Loyola College, Chennai
2. Silver Oak University, Ahmedabad
3. St Joseph's College,Bengaluru
4. PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
5. KJ Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai
6. Dr. DY Patil Arts Commerce and Science College, Pune
7. Himalayan School of Science and Technology, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun
8. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 - 1,50,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places Of Work: Banking and Financial Organizations, and Insurance Companies
Work Environment: It is a desk iob You need not handle a team. Local travel may be a part of this iob role. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week for 10 to 12 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. Shift system may be available. Overtime may be required
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Statistician Statistician → Applied → Operation Research Analyst
Expected Income
*The figures indicative to Change
The approx. salary of a Statistician ranges between INR 30,000 - 60,000* or more per month.
Source: bit.ly/3ksnnoQ
Experts from the field
Madhumita Ghosh-Dastidar is the head Of Statistics Group and a senior statistician at the RAND Corporation, the US-based think-tank. She is a fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA), and was a statistician for two studies receiving the RAND President's Choice Award in 2014 and 2015. Ghosh-Dastidar received her Ph.D. and MA in Statistics from Pennsylvania State University and her BS in Mathematics and Computer Science from Albright College.*
STATISTICIAN
NCS Code: 2120.0300' | RD034• You are good at Maths
• You can use a computer to solve a scientific problem
• You like working with numbers or charts
• You like to analyze things (problems and situations)
1. Complete 10+2 with Economics
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc) in Statistics/Mathematics or any related subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in Statistics
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Statistics.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
2. Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
3. Annamalai University, Chidambaram Tamil Nadu
4. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
5. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,
6. Bangalore University, Bengaluru
7. Berhampur University, Berhampur Odisha
8. University Of Burdwan , Raiganj, West Bengal
9. Any recognized University in India
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Loyola College, Chennai
2. Silver Oak University, Ahmedabad
3. St Joseph's College,Bengaluru
4. PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
5. KJ Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai
6. Dr. DY Patil Arts Commerce and Science College, Pune
7. Himalayan School of Science and Technology, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun
8. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 - 1,50,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places Of Work: Banking and Financial Organizations, and Insurance Companies
Work Environment: It is a desk iob You need not handle a team. Local travel may be a part of this iob role. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week for 10 to 12 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. Shift system may be available. Overtime may be required
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Statistician Statistician → Applied → Operation Research Analyst
*The figures indicative to Change
The approx. salary of a Statistician ranges between INR 30,000 - 60,000* or more per month.
Source: bit.ly/3ksnnoQ
Experts from the field
Madhumita Ghosh-Dastidar is the head Of Statistics Group and a senior statistician at the RAND Corporation, the US-based think-tank. She is a fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA), and was a statistician for two studies receiving the RAND President's Choice Award in 2014 and 2015. Ghosh-Dastidar received her Ph.D. and MA in Statistics from Pennsylvania State University and her BS in Mathematics and Computer Science from Albright College.*
Source: https://www.rand.org/about/people/g/ghosh-dastidar_bonnie.html
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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