About PhD Program,
This Handbook is designed to present the most pertinent information on the courses, examinations, and other requirements in our graduate program. The Graduate School Catalog should be consulted for supplementary information.
Please note: this represents the program handbook for the 2020-2021 academic year only. For an archived version of a previous year’s handbook, or to obtain a hard copy of this current year’s program handbook, please contact the program director.
The Ph.D. program in Statistics and Data Science is designed to provide training in fundamental methods and concepts of modern Statistics focused on extracting knowledge from data. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaborative research. The program builds research and computational skills that will position students to be competitive in pursuing careers in academic, government, and business environments.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree must satisfy all general requirements of the Graduate School. The following requirements must be met prior to the granting of the degree:
Students in the Ph.D. program in Statistics and Data Science may earn an M.S. degree in Mathematics with an emphasis in Statistics along the way to Ph.D., by satisfying the current M.S. degree requirements. Students qualify in the semester in which all degree requirements for the master’s have been met. Students should apply to graduation using the paperwork required for an M.S. degree and a memo from the Statistics Graduate Program Director. A maximum of 24 credits (including a maximum of 18 700- level courses) used for the master’s degree can be applied to a Ph.D. degree, upon approval of the Program Director. The M.S. thesis credits used for an M.S. degree cannot be applied toward a Ph.D. degree. At the same time, the M.S. thesis credits can be counted as Ph.D. dissertation credits (upon Graduate Committee approval) if they have not been used for an M.S. degree. A maximum of 9 graduate credits earned outside of the program can be applied towards an M.S. Mathematics degree; these credits can be further applied to a Ph.D. degree as part of 24 credits transferred from M.S. to Ph.D. degree (in other words, up to 24 credits can be double-counted, and up to 9 credits can be triple-counted).
All graduate students must maintain a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0. If their GPA drops below
3.0 they are either placed on probation or dismissed. Undergraduate courses will not count towards
graduate GPA.
PhD Funding Coverage,
This program is part of the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students. Through WRGP, you will receive a reduced tuition rate, giving you more educational options for your money.
The 2024-2025 per-credit tuition (registration) fee for graduate students is $344.25 per credit. However, graduate programs offer a variety of assistantships (10-hours, 15-hours, and 20-hours) that include varying levels of tuition support. The net cost for a graduate education varies by individual student, graduate program and enrollment status. See Graduate Tuition and Fees for more information.
.Application Requirement,
- Undergraduate/Graduate Transcripts from Previous Institutions
- GRE – General Test
- TOEFL/IELTS (only required for international students)
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
- Do you request financial support? Graduate support in a form of TA-ship (20h/week) is offered on a competitive basis to graduate students in good academic standing
Application Deadline,
Feb 01, 2025
Application Fee,
You must pay a $60 non-refundable application fee as you complete your online application.
