9. Statistics
Median Base Salary: $60,000
Statistics major use statistical methods in order to collect and analyze data to solve real-world problems in business, healthcare, engineering, etc. About one-third of statisticians work for the federal government or for scientific research and development companies. Even though some statisticians work mostly in offices, they can also travel for data collection. Usually, students in this field should plan to obtain at least a Masters degree.
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