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
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

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

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

47378 USD / year

≈ 47378 USD / year
Out-of-State

47378 USD / year

≈ 47378 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26876 USD / year

≈ 26876 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

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