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Statistics And Decision Science Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Statistics And Decision Science but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Statistics And Decision Science but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Statistics And Decision Science majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Statistics And Decision Science majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Statistics And Decision Science majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Mathematical science occupations, nec | 82,800 |
| 9 | Actuaries | 110,000 |
| 7 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 88,100 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 117,000 |
| 5 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 115,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Management Analysts | 100,000 |
| 3 | Other Business Operations and Management Specialists | 51,800 |
| 2 | Accountants and Auditors | 65,500 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 78,900 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Statistics And Decision Science majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Statistics And Decision Science majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 124,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 158,000 |
| 4 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 129,000 |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 174,000 |
| 3 | Computer Programmers | 133,000 |
| 3 | Mathematical science occupations, nec | 136,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 49,200 |
| 2 | Accountants and Auditors | 81,200 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 159,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Statistics And Decision Science majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Statistics And Decision Science majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Mathematical science occupations, nec | 146,000 |
| 8 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 177,000 |
| 8 | Postsecondary Teachers | 121,000 |
| 6 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 152,000 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 158,000 |
| 4 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 135,000 |
| 4 | Computer Programmers | 123,000 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 290,000 |
| 3 | Management Analysts | 138,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Statistics And Decision Science majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Statistics And Decision Science majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Insurance | 92,200 |
| 9 | Computer and data processing services | 113,000 |
| 7 | Colleges and universities | 72,500 |
| 5 | Management and public relations services | 100,000 |
| 5 | Banking | 105,000 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 131,000 |
| 4 | Research, development, and testing services | 98,900 |
| 3 | Credit agencies, n.e.c. | 122,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 54,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Statistics And Decision Science majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Statistics And Decision Science majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Computer and data processing services | 155,000 |
| 7 | Colleges and universities | 105,000 |
| 7 | Insurance | 138,000 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Management and public relations services | 155,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 55,200 |
| 4 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 136,000 |
| 4 | Research, development, and testing services | 189,000 |
| 3 | Banking | 164,000 |
| 3 | Drugs | 227,000 |
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