Also called: Survey Statistician
Designs how to pick survey samples so a few thousand responses can accurately represent millions of people.
A sampling statistician designs the sample for a national health survey, calculates weights, estimates margins of error, and solves problems when certain groups don't respond.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's or PhD in statistics or survey methodology.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Statistics, Survey Methodology, Mathematics.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 15-2041: Much faster than average (7% or higher).
Medium risk for 10 years. Software automates weights and margins of error; choosing sound sample designs stays expert human work.
Classes: AP Statistics, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-2041.
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