What are some careers for someone with a Statistics degree? What kind of skills and grades do I need?

Here are some possible careers (job titles) with their qualifications.

  • Career with quantitative analysis, such as actuary, benefits analyst, insurance underwriter, market research analyst, data scientist, survey analyst. Qualifications: BSc in Statistics (A/B average) with communications skills, computing/coding skills.
  • A.Stat designation from the Statistical Society of Canada. This could be useful for statistical project work as a consultant. Qualifications: courses in Statistics major with grades exceeding B-.
  • Job title of statistician. Qualifications: MSc in Statistics, which requires a BSc with an A average (maybe a B+ minimum), with harder courses in Statistics/Mathematics.
  • Job title of biostatistician (health-related). Qualifications: MSc in Statistics/Biostatistics.
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Careers in Statistics