How to become a statistical assistant

Office & admin · SOC 43-9111

How you get in

A degree is the usual way in.

1. Bachelor's degree
2. Work as a statistical assistant

Programs that lead to this job

These are the federal program codes (CIP) that the Department of Education maps to this occupation, and how many US colleges, community colleges or trade schools report awarding credentials in each.

See the 639 schools that offer these programs →

Common questions

How long does it take to become a statistical assistant?

Typically about four years for the degree. That is the usual route rather than a rule — people arrive by other paths all the time.

How much do statistical assistants make?

The US median is $50,330 a year, meaning half earn more and half less. Pay varies widely by state, employer and experience.

Do you need a degree to become a statistical assistant?

Yes — a degree is the usual way in.

Where can you train to become a statistical assistant?

639 US colleges, community colleges and trade schools award credentials in a matching program. See which ones →

Pay and growth are national figures. What you earn depends on where you work, your employer and your experience, and these are projections rather than promises. Education requirements describe how most people enter the job, not a rule — plenty of people take another route.

Pay, growth, openings and entry requirements: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35. Program-to-occupation mapping: NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk (2020/2018). School counts: IPEDS completions, 2022–23.

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