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For detail-oriented people who want to specialize in how organizations store and organize data. Use the tools below to see which database management roles fit your background and goals.

This major focuses specifically on data storage, structure, and retrieval systems, distinct from general programming. Use the tools below to explore Database Management-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Database Support Technician, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Database Administrator or Data Warehouse Manager. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as Oracle Certified Professional / Microsoft SQL Server Certification, that can help you move up the career ladder.



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Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Computer Database Management Systems careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Computer Database Management Systems Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Computer Database Management Systems careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Computer Database Management Systems, so relevant Computer Database Management Systems jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Computer Database Management Systems Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Computer Database Management Systems Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Computer Database Management Systems careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
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Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
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Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
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Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
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Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

4 Computer Database Management Systems careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Computer Database Management Systems-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033 (% change) Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs

Statisticians 35.4% Database Analyst
Occupation: Statisticians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 35.4% Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst
Information Security Analysts 33.3% Database Security Expert
Occupation: Information Security Analysts U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 33.3% Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Security Expert
Computer Systems Analysts 7% Database Analyst; Database Design Analyst
Occupation: Computer Systems Analysts U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7% Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst; Database Design Analyst
Computer Programmers -9.9% Database Programmer
Occupation: Computer Programmers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -9.9% Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Programmer

10 Computer Database Management Systems careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Computer Database Management Systems-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs

Database Architects $ 134,700 Database Analyst; Database Architect; Database Computer Consultant; Database Consultant; Database Design Analyst; Database Designer; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Manager; Database Modeler; Database Programmer; Database Software Consultant; Database Software Tech (Database Software Technician); Database Specialist; DBMS Specialist (Database Management System Specialist); Internet Database Specialist
Occupation: Database Architects National Median Salary: $ 134,700 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst; Database Architect; Database Computer Consultant; Database Consultant; Database Design Analyst; Database Designer; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Manager; Database Modeler; Database Programmer; Database Software Consultant; Database Software Tech (Database Software Technician); Database Specialist; DBMS Specialist (Database Management System Specialist); Internet Database Specialist
Data Warehousing Specialists $ 134,700 Database Specialist
Occupation: Data Warehousing Specialists National Median Salary: $ 134,700 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Specialist
Information Security Analysts $ 120,360 Database Security Expert
Occupation: Information Security Analysts National Median Salary: $ 120,360 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Security Expert
Business Intelligence Analysts $ 108,020 Business Database Analyst; Marketing Database Analyst
Occupation: Business Intelligence Analysts National Median Salary: $ 108,020 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Business Database Analyst; Marketing Database Analyst
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians $ 104,920 GIS Database Administrator (Geographic Information Systems Database Administrator)
Occupation: Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians National Median Salary: $ 104,920 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: GIS Database Administrator (Geographic Information Systems Database Administrator)
Information Technology Project Managers $ 104,920 Database Administration Project Manager; Database Development Project Manager
Occupation: Information Technology Project Managers National Median Salary: $ 104,920 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Administration Project Manager; Database Development Project Manager
Statisticians $ 104,110 Database Analyst
Occupation: Statisticians National Median Salary: $ 104,110 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst
Computer Systems Analysts $ 103,800 Database Analyst; Database Design Analyst
Occupation: Computer Systems Analysts National Median Salary: $ 103,800 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst; Database Design Analyst
Database Administrators $ 101,510 Cyber Database Administrator (Cyber DBA); Database Administration Associate; Database Administration Manager; Database Administrator (DBA); Database Analyst; Database Coordinator; Database Design Analyst; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Management System Specialist (DBMS Specialist); Database Manager; Database Programmer; Database Security Administrator; Database Software Technician (Database Software Tech); Database Specialist; Database Technician (Database Tech); Database Tester; Databases Computer Consultant; Databases Software Consultant; Development and Database Administration Manager; Internet Database Specialist; SQL DBA (Structured Query Language Database Administrator)
Occupation: Database Administrators National Median Salary: $ 101,510 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Cyber Database Administrator (Cyber DBA); Database Administration Associate; Database Administration Manager; Database Administrator (DBA); Database Analyst; Database Coordinator; Database Design Analyst; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Management System Specialist (DBMS Specialist); Database Manager; Database Programmer; Database Security Administrator; Database Software Technician (Database Software Tech); Database Specialist; Database Technician (Database Tech); Database Tester; Databases Computer Consultant; Databases Software Consultant; Development and Database Administration Manager; Internet Database Specialist; SQL DBA (Structured Query Language Database Administrator)
Computer Programmers $ 99,700 Database Programmer
Occupation: Computer Programmers National Median Salary: $ 99,700 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Programmer

10 Computer Database Management Systems careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Computer Database Management Systems-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always
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Occupations Education/Preparation Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs

Statisticians 5 Database Analyst
Occupation: Statisticians Education/Preparation: 5 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst
Business Intelligence Analysts 4 Business Database Analyst; Marketing Database Analyst
Occupation: Business Intelligence Analysts Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Business Database Analyst; Marketing Database Analyst
Computer Programmers 4 Database Programmer
Occupation: Computer Programmers Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Programmer
Computer Systems Analysts 4 Database Analyst; Database Design Analyst
Occupation: Computer Systems Analysts Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst; Database Design Analyst
Data Warehousing Specialists 4 Database Specialist
Occupation: Data Warehousing Specialists Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Specialist
Database Administrators 4 Cyber Database Administrator (Cyber DBA); Database Administration Associate; Database Administration Manager; Database Administrator (DBA); Database Analyst; Database Coordinator; Database Design Analyst; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Management System Specialist (DBMS Specialist); Database Manager; Database Programmer; Database Security Administrator; Database Software Technician (Database Software Tech); Database Specialist; Database Technician (Database Tech); Database Tester; Databases Computer Consultant; Databases Software Consultant; Development and Database Administration Manager; Internet Database Specialist; SQL DBA (Structured Query Language Database Administrator)
Occupation: Database Administrators Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Cyber Database Administrator (Cyber DBA); Database Administration Associate; Database Administration Manager; Database Administrator (DBA); Database Analyst; Database Coordinator; Database Design Analyst; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Management System Specialist (DBMS Specialist); Database Manager; Database Programmer; Database Security Administrator; Database Software Technician (Database Software Tech); Database Specialist; Database Technician (Database Tech); Database Tester; Databases Computer Consultant; Databases Software Consultant; Development and Database Administration Manager; Internet Database Specialist; SQL DBA (Structured Query Language Database Administrator)
Database Architects 4 Database Analyst; Database Architect; Database Computer Consultant; Database Consultant; Database Design Analyst; Database Designer; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Manager; Database Modeler; Database Programmer; Database Software Consultant; Database Software Tech (Database Software Technician); Database Specialist; DBMS Specialist (Database Management System Specialist); Internet Database Specialist
Occupation: Database Architects Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst; Database Architect; Database Computer Consultant; Database Consultant; Database Design Analyst; Database Designer; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Manager; Database Modeler; Database Programmer; Database Software Consultant; Database Software Tech (Database Software Technician); Database Specialist; DBMS Specialist (Database Management System Specialist); Internet Database Specialist
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians 4 GIS Database Administrator (Geographic Information Systems Database Administrator)
Occupation: Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: GIS Database Administrator (Geographic Information Systems Database Administrator)
Information Security Analysts 4 Database Security Expert
Occupation: Information Security Analysts Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Security Expert
Information Technology Project Managers 4 Database Administration Project Manager; Database Development Project Manager
Occupation: Information Technology Project Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Administration Project Manager; Database Development Project Manager

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Statisticians

Description: Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

U.S. Total Employment (2023):
42,000
U.S. Total Employment (2033 est.):
56,900
Employment Change (2023-2033 est.):
14,900 (35.4%)
Average Annual Job Openings (2023-2033 est.):
5,000
Please click on a section below to expand and see detailed occupational information related to "Statisticians":

Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Plan data collection methods for specific projects, and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations, in terms of reliability or usability.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Report results of statistical analyses in peer-reviewed papers and technical manuals.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques, and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Develop software applications or programming for statistical modeling and graphic analysis.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Apply sampling techniques, or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.
Supplemental Duties
Important Supplemental Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Prepare and structure data warehouses for storing data.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 99 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Importance: 99 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Importance: 94 (%) Description: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others: Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Importance: 93 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 88 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others: Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Developing Objectives and Strategies: Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Training and Teaching Others: Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Communicating with People Outside the Organization: Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People: Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Developing and Building Teams: Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below:
Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
Design research studies to obtain scientific information.
Design software applications.
Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
Evaluate data quality.
Evaluate project designs to determine adequacy or feasibility.
Evaluate technical data to determine effect on designs or plans.
Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
Install computer software.
Prepare analytical reports.
Prepare data for analysis.
Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information.
Present research results to others.
Supervise information technology personnel.
Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
Write computer programming code.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 92 (%) Description: Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 76 (%) Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Importance: 58 (%) Description: Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Analyze scientific or applied data using mathematical principles.
Activity: Create visual designs or displays.
Activity: Design computer or information systems or applications.
Activity: Determine operational methods or procedures.
Activity: Develop research plans or methodologies.
Activity: Evaluate designs, specifications, or other technical data.
Activity: Evaluate project feasibility.
Activity: Evaluate the quality or accuracy of data.
Activity: Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
Activity: Maintain current knowledge in area of expertise.
Activity: Present research or technical information.
Activity: Process digital or online data.
Activity: Program computer systems or production equipment.
Activity: Set up computer systems, networks, or other information systems.
Activity: Supervise personnel activities.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
High-Priority Tech Skills
Analytical or scientific software:
IBM SPSS Statistics
SAS
Business intelligence and data analysis software:
Tableau
Data base user interface and query software:
Structured query language SQL
Object or component oriented development software:
Python
R
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Widely Used Tech Skills
Analytical or scientific software:
SAS JMP
StataCorp Stata
Statistical software
Emerging Tech Skills
Analytical or scientific software:
The MathWorks MATLAB
Business intelligence and data analysis software:
Apache Spark
Data base management system software:
Apache Hadoop
Teradata Database
Data base user interface and query software (scroll table below):
Amazon Redshift
Amazon Web Services AWS software
IBM DB2
Microsoft Access
Microsoft SQL Server
Development environment software:
Microsoft Visual Basic
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
Enterprise application integration software:
Extensible markup language XML
Enterprise resource planning ERP software:
SAP software
Object or component oriented development software:
C++
Operating system software:
Linux
UNIX
Presentation software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Word processing software:
Microsoft Word
General Software Tools
Analytical or scientific software (scroll table below):
Aptech Systems GAUSS
Automatic Forecasting Systems Autobox
Camfit Data Limited Microfit
Cytel StatXact
DataDescription DataDesk
Econometric Software LIMDEP
GraphPad Software GraphPad Prism
IBM SPSS Amos
IBM SPSS AnswerTree
Insightful S-PLUS
Minitab
Muthen & Muthen Mplus
NCSS Power Analysis and Sample Size PASS
Quantitative Micro Software EViews
RAT-STATS
Scientific Software International SSI Hierarchical Linear and Non-Linear Modeling HLM
Scientific Software International SSI LISREL
Stat-Ease Design-Ease
Stat-Ease Design-Expert
STATISTICA
Statistical Solutions BMDP
StatPoint STATGRAPHICS Centurion
SuperANOVA
Systat Software SigmaPlot
Systat Software SigmaStat
UNISTAT Statistical Package
Visual Numerics TS-WAVE
Wolfram Research Mathematica
XGobi
XLISP-STAT
Business intelligence and data analysis software:
Qlik Tech QlikView
Data base management system software:
Apache Pig
Data mining software:
Angoss KnowledgeSEEKER
NCR Teradata Warehouse Miner
SAS Enterprise Miner
Development environment software:
Common business oriented language COBOL
Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
Enterprise application integration software:
SAS/CONNECT
Object or component oriented development software:
SAP PowerBuilder
Sun Microsystems Java
Object oriented data base management software:
Microsoft Visual FoxPro
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, physician assistants, and veterinarians.
Education Required

Education Required - by frequency of educational attainment
This shows you details about the level of education most commonly held by workers in this occupation. How can you begin planning the educational pathway that will prepare you best for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Education
Frequency of Attainment: 61.9 (%) Level of Education: Master's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 14.3 (%) Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 9.5 (%) Level of Education: Doctoral Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 4.8 (%) Level of Education: Some College Courses
Frequency of Attainment: 4.8 (%) Level of Education: Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree
Frequency of Attainment: 4.8 (%) Level of Education: Post-Doctoral Training
Training and Experience Required

Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment
This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Training and Work Experience
Frequency of Attainment: 28.6 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: None
Frequency of Attainment: 23.8 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Frequency of Attainment: 14.3 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Frequency of Attainment: 14.3 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Frequency of Attainment: 9.5 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Frequency of Attainment: 4.8 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Frequency of Attainment: 4.8 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Local Salary Information
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
These associations connect people who work in this occupation or related fields. How can you start using these associations to learn more, build your network, or find mentoring opportunities?
American Statistical Association (ASA) External Link
Association of Clinical and Translational Statisticians (ACTS) External Link
Decision Sciences Institute (DSI) External Link
Related Careers to Consider
Related Careers to Consider
This lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to what "Statisticians" do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit. How do these related occupations align with your interests, skills, and goals?
1 - Data Scientists
2 - Biostatisticians
3 - Clinical Data Managers
4 - Mathematicians
5 - Bioinformatics Scientists
6 - Financial Quantitative Analysts
7 - Survey Researchers
8 - Operations Research Analysts
9 - Computer and Information Research Scientists
10 - Environmental Economists
11 - Statistical Assistants
12 - Bioinformatics Technicians
13 - Social Science Research Assistants
14 - Business Intelligence Analysts
15 - Geneticists
16 - Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
17 - Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
18 - Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
19 - Management Analysts
20 - Database Architects


Step 4 of 4: Career-Specific Resources

This section contains detailed external resources appropriate to "Statisticians". Explore these resources to start learning more. Links are constantly updated, so bookmark this page.

Videos

Here is a listing of videos related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.


Resumes

Here are resources that allow you to see example resumes for this occupation. It may be helpful to see examples from others who have this type of experience.


Job Description

Here are resources that provide job descriptions, which are vital for resume and interview preparation.


Interviews

There are many great resources that can help guide you through the interview process. These links provide help in preparing and performing an effective interview, specific to this occupation.


Salary Data

Here are links to help you identify salary ranges for this occupation. These data are necessary prior to effective salary negotiations.


Raises

Here are resources that help you to prepare to ask for a raise. These links will help you to prepare for the salary negotiation process.


Jobs

Here are resources that lead to links for actual jobs related to "Statisticians". Use these links to find a job.


Jobs

Here are resources that lead to links for actual jobs related to "Statisticians". Use these links to find a job.


Classifieds

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Step-by-Step

Here are links to help guide you, step-by-step, to become a(n): Statisticians


Career Change

Here are resources to help you prepare for a career change. It is helpful to look carefully at the information provided in Section 3: Career Change (detailed previously on this page) prior to using these links. There is much to learn ...


LinkedIn®

Here are links to various posts and groups from LinkedIn ® that relate to this occupation. Great way to start building professional contacts in the field that might be most appropriate for you.


Career Path

Here are links to various resources to help you explore the career path related to the "Statisticians" occupation.






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