PhD in Statistics

This doctoral program in statistics is offered in person at the Main Campus and covers the theory behind statistics, along with analytics, computing and actuarial science. Graduates aim for paths in research, teaching, healthcare and banking. Each student completes an internship that fits personal goals, either in teaching or in a professional setting. Coursework is followed by two qualifying exams, and the degree ends with a dissertation supervised by a faculty advisor, built around original research in a topic the student selects. Funding is a notable feature. Most doctoral students get a tuition waiver and stipend in exchange for working as graduate assistants, which can include teaching undergraduate statistics or mathematics, and support can last as long as six years. A student arriving with a relevant master's degree may bring in as many as 30 credits. The program totals 75 credit hours, with rolling admission and scholarship priority on December 1.