Statistics
A field of study in natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
Vocational or degree?Mostly higher educationFewer than 1 in 10 train through vocational routes in the EU: 300 finished vocational training and 44,000 higher education in this field (2024). Figures for the wider field.Eurostat
Do graduates use it?63% in a matching jobof science and maths graduates with a degree in the EU work in a job that matches what they studied. After vocational training: 30% (small sample).All science and maths fields · Eurostat 2024
Do they find work?87% in workof people who finished higher education in the last 1 to 3 years in the EU (2025). Vocational training: 80%. General upper secondary only: 67%.All fields · Eurostat
What you'd learn
StatisticsSAS languageActuarial scienceRStatistical analysis system softwareStatistical process controlSurvey techniquesBusiness analyticsStatistical modeling techniquesSport and exercise medicinePolling techniquesProbability theory+ 2 more
The knowledge areas ESCO files under this field, those most needed by jobs first. Actual programmes vary by school and country.
Where it can lead
9 jobs use what this field teaches.
| Job | Prospects | Pay | Usual study | AI exposure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statistical assistant | Average | About average | Post-secondary | Significant |
| Actuarial assistant | Average | About average | Post-secondary | Significant |
| Gambling quality assurance engineer | Good | Above average | Degree | Significant |
| Insurance claims handler | Average | About average | Post-secondary | Moderate |
| Insurance risk consultant | Average | About average | Post-secondary | Significant |
| Loss adjuster | Average | About average | Post-secondary | Moderate |
| Survey enumerator | Average | About average | Vocational | Significant |
| Insurance fraud investigator | Average | About average | Post-secondary | Moderate |
| Market research interviewer | Average | About average | Vocational | Significant |
Jobs that need the knowledge this field teaches (ESCO), closest match first. This is not a record of where graduates actually end up: no EU-wide data says that per field.
Where to study
697 institutions in the EU offer science and maths bachelor's degrees. Pick a country at the top of the page to see where to study and the official course finders.