Overview
About the program
Graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh can work towards earning a PhD in Statistics by enrolling in our Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics degree program.
The department also provides courses for students engaged in graduate studies in other disciplines that require statistics and for individuals requiring specialized statistical skills in the workplace.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Statistical Methods
- Categorical Data Analysis
- Advanced Applied Multivariate Analysis
- Advanced Applied Regression
- Sampling Theory
- Statistical Process Control
- Principles of Data Science
- Life Testing / Survival Analysis
- Data Mining
- Principles of Statistical Consulting
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
- PhD requirements must be completed within 8 years if entering with a master's degree (10 years otherwise)
- 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree
Delivered
Disciplines
Statistics View 74 other PhDs in Statistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Application and fee
- Upload unofficial copies of your undergraduate transcripts and when applicable, graduate transcripts, with your online application.
- Personal Statement
- Three forms/letters of recommendation
- GRE Scores: recommended but not mandatory for application to our PhD program
Tuition Fee
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International
43804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 96 months. -
National
43804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 96 months. -
In-State
25834 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25834 USD per year during 96 months.
Living costs for Pittsburgh
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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