1, biostatistics. This major is to explore how to design, sample, analyze, sort out and infer biological experimental research, and it is the hottest statistical field in the United States. Graduates of this major have broad employment prospects. They can enter universities to engage in teaching and scientific research, and they can also make statistical analysis in biotechnology companies and pharmaceutical companies. A considerable number of graduates have entered medical institutions, securities analysis and insurance companies. Mr. Wu has successfully applied for a master's degree in biostatistics from Boston University and a doctor's degree in biostatistics from DeChong University. The students are very satisfied with the school.
2. Financial statistics. This major focuses on how the statistical departments of central banks and financial institutions investigate, collect, sort out and analyze the activities and data of various financial businesses, so as to provide statistical information and statistical consultation, and carry out financial statistical management and supervision. Graduates of this major generally work in banks, securities companies, investment funds, accounting firms, insurance companies and other financial institutions. Teacher Wu pointed out that Fordham University and Syracuse University are not bad in this respect, and the application difficulty is moderate. It is much less difficult than the popular financial major, and you can also work in American financial institutions and fund companies.
3. Applied statistics. This major mainly studies the application of general theories and methods of statistics in social, natural, economic, engineering and other fields. It is an interdisciplinary subject formed between statistics and other disciplines. Graduates can engage in mathematics research, statistics research, operational research research, computer programming, data analysis, accounting, securities analysis and other occupations.
4. Mathematical statistics. This major applies the analysis results of probability theory to study statistical data more deeply, reveals its inherent laws by observing the frequency of some phenomena, and makes corresponding judgments and predictions by constructing mathematical models. Graduates of this major also have broad employment prospects in government departments, financial institutions and computer companies.
Statistics departments of famous American universities are generally located in science colleges or business schools, but this does not mean that their statistical education is based on theory. On the contrary, American statistics higher education mainly focuses on application and has the following three characteristics:
The first is the wide application of statistical analysis software and case teaching method.
The second is to emphasize solving practical problems.
Third, pay attention to cultivating students' practical ability.
The above explains the employment situation of statistics major in the United States for everyone. Students who plan to apply for this major may wish to know about it.