Where a Graduate Degree in Statistics Can Take You
A graduate degree in Statistics from the University of Toronto can open the door to a wide range of careers in research, industry and the public sector. Our MSc and PhD alumni have built careers in academia, finance, banking, technology, insurance, consulting, government and health-related fields, applying advanced statistical thinking to complex real-world problems.
At a glance*
773 - Graduate alumni represented in our records
20 - Countries where our alumni are based
115 - Recorded employers across sectors
Where our graduates go
Our graduate alumni are making an impact in Canada and around the world. Based on recorded alumni outcomes, graduates are located in 20 countries, with the strongest concentration in Canada and additional alumni based in the United States, Hong Kong, China and Mexico.
This global reach reflects the flexibility of graduate training in Statistics and the broad relevance of statistical expertise across disciplines, industries and research environments.
What our graduates do
Our alumni records show graduates moving into a wide range of roles. Common recorded job titles include Data Scientist, Professor, Methodologist, Senior Manager, Director, Consultant and Research Scientist, along with a broad range of analyst roles across sectors.
These outcomes speak to the versatility of a graduate degree in Statistics. Some alumni go on to academic and research careers, while others apply their training in business, finance, technology, government or health settings.
Graduate alumni have gone on to work at 115 recorded employers. Frequently recorded employers include the University of Toronto, Royal Bank of Canada, BMO Financial Group, Scotiabank, Statistics Canada, TD Bank Group, CIBC and Google.
A graduate degree in Statistics offers more than technical training. It develops rigorous analytical thinking, quantitative problem-solving skills and the ability to work across disciplines. For students considering an MSc or PhD, our alumni outcomes reflect the many directions this training can take you, whether your goals are academic, professional or interdisciplinary.
If you are looking for a program that combines strong theoretical foundations with real-world relevance, graduate study in Statistics at the University of Toronto provides a strong platform for meaningful and impactful careers.
Read: Reflecting on My PhD Experience, by David Veitch (Phd graduate, 2025)
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* note: Graduation year range: 1978-2023