Statisticians are currently in high demand and the job as a statistician has been ranked as one of the top 10 jobs in the United States each of the last five years.

A statistician will often provide crucial guidance in determining what information is reliable and which predictions can be trusted. Statisticians often help search for clues to the solution of a scientific mystery and sometimes keep investigators from being misled by false impressions. Statisticians typically:

• Analyze data in order to solve problems;
• Apply mathematical and statistical knowledge in solving a problem;
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team;
• Travel to consult with other professionals or attend conferences, seminars, and continuing education activities.

Statistics is a brand-new program at Montana Tech!? Statisticians are currently in high demand and the job as a statistician has been ranked as one of the top 10 jobs in the United States each of the last five years.