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Political Science Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Political Science Careers and Jobs - all on one page

For people interested in government, policy, or law who want a flexible pre-professional foundation. Use the tools below to see which political science roles fit your background and goals.

This major serves as a common pre-law and public-policy pathway, valued for analytical writing and understanding of government systems. Use the tools below to explore Political Science-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Legislative Aide, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Policy Analyst or Attorney (post-law school). Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as None formally required; often paired with law school or an MPA, that can help you move up the career ladder.



4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

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This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Political Science careers/jobs, (2) Find Political Science job listings, (3) Prepare for Political Science careers, and (4) Provide Political Science career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Political Science careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Political Science Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Political Science careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Political Science, so relevant Political Science 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. Political Science 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) Political Science Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Political Science 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.
D) Select From a Listing of 35 Political Science Jobs.
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Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see a form asking for your location. You will see several radio selection choices to utilize the job search site of your choice.

Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
Supplemental Duties: Lists additional tasks that are performed but are secondary to the core duties
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
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All information appears on this page without navigating away.
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.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.




Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

17 Political Science careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Political Science-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) Political Science-Related Jobs

Statisticians 35.4% Analytical Statistician; Applied Statistician; Environmental Statistician; Mathematical Statistician; Research Statistician; Survey Statistician; Time Study Statistician
Occupation: Statisticians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 35.4% Political Science-Related Jobs: Analytical Statistician; Applied Statistician; Environmental Statistician; Mathematical Statistician; Research Statistician; Survey Statistician; Time Study Statistician
Information Security Analysts 33.3% Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner
Occupation: Information Security Analysts U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 33.3% Political Science-Related Jobs: Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner
Fundraisers 15.9% Capital Campaign Fundraiser
Occupation: Fundraisers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 15.9% Political Science-Related Jobs: Capital Campaign Fundraiser
Advertising and Promotions Managers 10.3% Advertising Campaign Manager (Ad Campaign Manager)
Occupation: Advertising and Promotions Managers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 10.3% Political Science-Related Jobs: Advertising Campaign Manager (Ad Campaign Manager)
Registered Nurses 9% Registered Public Health Nurse
Occupation: Registered Nurses U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 9% Political Science-Related Jobs: Registered Public Health Nurse
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 8.7% Adjunct Political Science Instructor; Adjunct Political Science Professor; Public Policy Professor
Occupation: Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.7% Political Science-Related Jobs: Adjunct Political Science Instructor; Adjunct Political Science Professor; Public Policy Professor
Political Scientists 8.6% Health Policy Analyst; Legislative Policy Analyst; Medical Policy Analyst; Project Policy Analyst
Occupation: Political Scientists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.6% Political Science-Related Jobs: Health Policy Analyst; Legislative Policy Analyst; Medical Policy Analyst; Project Policy Analyst
Statistical Assistants 7.9% Advertising Statistical Clerk
Occupation: Statistical Assistants U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7.9% Political Science-Related Jobs: Advertising Statistical Clerk
Anthropologists and Archeologists 7.4% American Indian Policy Specialist; Public Policy Specialist
Occupation: Anthropologists and Archeologists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7.4% Political Science-Related Jobs: American Indian Policy Specialist; Public Policy Specialist
Insurance Sales Agents 7% Cyber Insurance Policy Specialist
Occupation: Insurance Sales Agents U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7% Political Science-Related Jobs: Cyber Insurance Policy Specialist
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 6.8% Environmental Science Management and Policy Professor
Occupation: Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.8% Political Science-Related Jobs: Environmental Science Management and Policy Professor
Urban and Regional Planners 6.8% Sustainable Development Policy Analyst
Occupation: Urban and Regional Planners U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.8% Political Science-Related Jobs: Sustainable Development Policy Analyst
Conservation Scientists 6.1% Conservation Policy Analyst
Occupation: Conservation Scientists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.1% Political Science-Related Jobs: Conservation Policy Analyst
Budget Analysts 4.8% Budget and Policy Analyst
Occupation: Budget Analysts U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.8% Political Science-Related Jobs: Budget and Policy Analyst
Survey Researchers 4.3% Survey Statistician
Occupation: Survey Researchers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.3% Political Science-Related Jobs: Survey Statistician
Surveyors 1.6% Registered Public Surveyor
Occupation: Surveyors U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 1.6% Political Science-Related Jobs: Registered Public Surveyor
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 1.4% Cyber Insurance Policy Specialist; Insurance Policy Issue Clerk
Occupation: Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 1.4% Political Science-Related Jobs: Cyber Insurance Policy Specialist; Insurance Policy Issue Clerk

22 Political Science careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Political Science-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Political Science-Related Jobs

Political Scientists $ 132,350 Health Policy Analyst; Legislative Policy Analyst; Medical Policy Analyst; Project Policy Analyst
Occupation: Political Scientists National Median Salary: $ 132,350 Political Science-Related Jobs: Health Policy Analyst; Legislative Policy Analyst; Medical Policy Analyst; Project Policy Analyst
Advertising and Promotions Managers $ 131,870 Advertising Campaign Manager (Ad Campaign Manager)
Occupation: Advertising and Promotions Managers National Median Salary: $ 131,870 Political Science-Related Jobs: Advertising Campaign Manager (Ad Campaign Manager)
Information Security Analysts $ 120,360 Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner
Occupation: Information Security Analysts National Median Salary: $ 120,360 Political Science-Related Jobs: Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner
Fundraising Managers $ 119,200 Fundraising Campaign Manager
Occupation: Fundraising Managers National Median Salary: $ 119,200 Political Science-Related Jobs: Fundraising Campaign Manager
Clinical Data Managers $ 108,020 Clinical Statistics Manager
Occupation: Clinical Data Managers National Median Salary: $ 108,020 Political Science-Related Jobs: Clinical Statistics Manager
Statisticians $ 104,110 Analytical Statistician; Applied Statistician; Environmental Statistician; Mathematical Statistician; Research Statistician; Survey Statistician; Time Study Statistician
Occupation: Statisticians National Median Salary: $ 104,110 Political Science-Related Jobs: Analytical Statistician; Applied Statistician; Environmental Statistician; Mathematical Statistician; Research Statistician; Survey Statistician; Time Study Statistician
Financial and Investment Analysts $ 99,010 Corporate Statistical Financial Analyst
Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts National Median Salary: $ 99,010 Political Science-Related Jobs: Corporate Statistical Financial Analyst
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $ 93,810 Adjunct Political Science Instructor; Adjunct Political Science Professor; Public Policy Professor
Occupation: Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 93,810 Political Science-Related Jobs: Adjunct Political Science Instructor; Adjunct Political Science Professor; Public Policy Professor
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $ 88,410 Environmental Science Management and Policy Professor
Occupation: Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 88,410 Political Science-Related Jobs: Environmental Science Management and Policy Professor
Registered Nurses $ 86,070 Registered Public Health Nurse
Occupation: Registered Nurses National Median Salary: $ 86,070 Political Science-Related Jobs: Registered Public Health Nurse
Budget Analysts $ 84,940 Budget and Policy Analyst
Occupation: Budget Analysts National Median Salary: $ 84,940 Political Science-Related Jobs: Budget and Policy Analyst
Urban and Regional Planners $ 81,800 Sustainable Development Policy Analyst
Occupation: Urban and Regional Planners National Median Salary: $ 81,800 Political Science-Related Jobs: Sustainable Development Policy Analyst
Climate Change Policy Analysts $ 78,980 Clean Energy Policy Analyst; Environmental Policy Analyst
Occupation: Climate Change Policy Analysts National Median Salary: $ 78,980 Political Science-Related Jobs: Clean Energy Policy Analyst; Environmental Policy Analyst
Conservation Scientists $ 68,750 Conservation Policy Analyst
Occupation: Conservation Scientists National Median Salary: $ 68,750 Political Science-Related Jobs: Conservation Policy Analyst
Surveyors $ 68,540 Registered Public Surveyor
Occupation: Surveyors National Median Salary: $ 68,540 Political Science-Related Jobs: Registered Public Surveyor
Fundraisers $ 64,160 Capital Campaign Fundraiser
Occupation: Fundraisers National Median Salary: $ 64,160 Political Science-Related Jobs: Capital Campaign Fundraiser
Anthropologists and Archeologists $ 63,800 American Indian Policy Specialist; Public Policy Specialist
Occupation: Anthropologists and Archeologists National Median Salary: $ 63,800 Political Science-Related Jobs: American Indian Policy Specialist; Public Policy Specialist
Survey Researchers $ 60,960 Survey Statistician
Occupation: Survey Researchers National Median Salary: $ 60,960 Political Science-Related Jobs: Survey Statistician
Insurance Sales Agents $ 59,080 Cyber Insurance Policy Specialist
Occupation: Insurance Sales Agents National Median Salary: $ 59,080 Political Science-Related Jobs: Cyber Insurance Policy Specialist
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators $ 57,570 County Public Health Wellness Coordinator; State Public Health Wellness Coordinator
Occupation: Fitness and Wellness Coordinators National Median Salary: $ 57,570 Political Science-Related Jobs: County Public Health Wellness Coordinator; State Public Health Wellness Coordinator
Statistical Assistants $ 50,510 Advertising Statistical Clerk
Occupation: Statistical Assistants National Median Salary: $ 50,510 Political Science-Related Jobs: Advertising Statistical Clerk
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $ 46,900 Cyber Insurance Policy Specialist; Insurance Policy Issue Clerk
Occupation: Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks National Median Salary: $ 46,900 Political Science-Related Jobs: Cyber Insurance Policy Specialist; Insurance Policy Issue Clerk

22 Political Science careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Political Science-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 Political Science-Related Jobs

Anthropologists and Archeologists 5 American Indian Policy Specialist; Public Policy Specialist
Occupation: Anthropologists and Archeologists Education/Preparation: 5 Political Science-Related Jobs: American Indian Policy Specialist; Public Policy Specialist
Urban and Regional Planners 5 Sustainable Development Policy Analyst
Occupation: Urban and Regional Planners Education/Preparation: 5 Political Science-Related Jobs: Sustainable Development Policy Analyst
Survey Researchers 5 Survey Statistician
Occupation: Survey Researchers Education/Preparation: 5 Political Science-Related Jobs: Survey Statistician
Statisticians 5 Analytical Statistician; Applied Statistician; Environmental Statistician; Mathematical Statistician; Research Statistician; Survey Statistician; Time Study Statistician
Occupation: Statisticians Education/Preparation: 5 Political Science-Related Jobs: Analytical Statistician; Applied Statistician; Environmental Statistician; Mathematical Statistician; Research Statistician; Survey Statistician; Time Study Statistician
Political Scientists 5 Health Policy Analyst; Legislative Policy Analyst; Medical Policy Analyst; Project Policy Analyst
Occupation: Political Scientists Education/Preparation: 5 Political Science-Related Jobs: Health Policy Analyst; Legislative Policy Analyst; Medical Policy Analyst; Project Policy Analyst
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Adjunct Political Science Instructor; Adjunct Political Science Professor; Public Policy Professor
Occupation: Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Political Science-Related Jobs: Adjunct Political Science Instructor; Adjunct Political Science Professor; Public Policy Professor
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Environmental Science Management and Policy Professor
Occupation: Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Political Science-Related Jobs: Environmental Science Management and Policy Professor
Climate Change Policy Analysts 5 Clean Energy Policy Analyst; Environmental Policy Analyst
Occupation: Climate Change Policy Analysts Education/Preparation: 5 Political Science-Related Jobs: Clean Energy Policy Analyst; Environmental Policy Analyst
Financial and Investment Analysts 4 Corporate Statistical Financial Analyst
Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts Education/Preparation: 4 Political Science-Related Jobs: Corporate Statistical Financial Analyst
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators 4 County Public Health Wellness Coordinator; State Public Health Wellness Coordinator
Occupation: Fitness and Wellness Coordinators Education/Preparation: 4 Political Science-Related Jobs: County Public Health Wellness Coordinator; State Public Health Wellness Coordinator
Fundraisers 4 Capital Campaign Fundraiser
Occupation: Fundraisers Education/Preparation: 4 Political Science-Related Jobs: Capital Campaign Fundraiser
Fundraising Managers 4 Fundraising Campaign Manager
Occupation: Fundraising Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Political Science-Related Jobs: Fundraising Campaign Manager
Information Security Analysts 4 Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner
Occupation: Information Security Analysts Education/Preparation: 4 Political Science-Related Jobs: Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner
Insurance Sales Agents 4 Cyber Insurance Policy Specialist
Occupation: Insurance Sales Agents Education/Preparation: 4 Political Science-Related Jobs: Cyber Insurance Policy Specialist
Conservation Scientists 4 Conservation Policy Analyst
Occupation: Conservation Scientists Education/Preparation: 4 Political Science-Related Jobs: Conservation Policy Analyst
Clinical Data Managers 4 Clinical Statistics Manager
Occupation: Clinical Data Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Political Science-Related Jobs: Clinical Statistics Manager
Registered Nurses 4 Registered Public Health Nurse
Occupation: Registered Nurses Education/Preparation: 4 Political Science-Related Jobs: Registered Public Health Nurse
Statistical Assistants 4 Advertising Statistical Clerk
Occupation: Statistical Assistants Education/Preparation: 4 Political Science-Related Jobs: Advertising Statistical Clerk
Budget Analysts 4 Budget and Policy Analyst
Occupation: Budget Analysts Education/Preparation: 4 Political Science-Related Jobs: Budget and Policy Analyst
Surveyors 4 Registered Public Surveyor
Occupation: Surveyors Education/Preparation: 4 Political Science-Related Jobs: Registered Public Surveyor
Advertising and Promotions Managers 4 Advertising Campaign Manager (Ad Campaign Manager)
Occupation: Advertising and Promotions Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Political Science-Related Jobs: Advertising Campaign Manager (Ad Campaign Manager)
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 2 Cyber Insurance Policy Specialist; Insurance Policy Issue Clerk
Occupation: Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Education/Preparation: 2 Political Science-Related Jobs: Cyber Insurance Policy Specialist; Insurance Policy Issue Clerk

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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
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

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Videos

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Resumes

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Job Description

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Interviews

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Salary Data

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Raises

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Jobs

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Jobs

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Classifieds

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Step-by-Step

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Career Change

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LinkedIn®

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Career Path

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