As the world becomes more complex, there is an increasing need for Statisticians to collect and analyze data.    For example, Statisticians are employed by pharmaceutical companies to determine the effectiveness and safety of new medications; by industrial companies to determine if manufacturing processes are under control; by insurance companies to help set policy rates and estimate probable payoffs; by marketing firms to analyze consumer demand; and by governmental agencies to plan and develop services for various segments of society.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the demand for non-academic jobs in statistics to increase through at least 2008.
       While there are jobs for statisticians with undergraduate degrees, a number of statistical jobs require an advanced degree.   Undergraduate programs, such as the new concentration in statistics at Austin Peay State University are excellent preparation for further work at the Master's level.
       More complete information on careers in statistics can be found at http://www.amstat.org/careers.