Educational Data Science PhD at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

The PhD teaches equity-focused, critical quantitative research methods for U.S. and global education settings, covering educational big data, data mining and learning analytics. The program is STEM-approved and delivered on campus or hybrid.

Faculty: Graduate School of Education | Department: Educational Leadership and Policy / Counseling, School and Educational Psychology (CEP courses) | Duration: 72 credit hours; 3.5 to 5 years (full-time or part-time) | Intake: Next start fall 2028 | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

18 required credits (CEP 500, 510, 522, 523, 541, 560), two data analytics courses, three measurement and statistics courses (e.g. multivariate analysis, SEM, hierarchical linear modeling, meta-analysis, survival analysis), two policy and practice courses, two qualitative methods courses, and a qualifying paper and dissertation (15 credits).

Career pathways

Faculty in educational data science, evaluation and assessment; data analyst or learning analytics specialist in K-12 and higher education; policy and program evaluation in government; research and evaluation in nonprofits; workforce data roles in corporate training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. GRE/MAT not required (scores not considered). Application: online application with $50 fee; at least three recommenders submitting electronic letters; unofficial transcripts; statement of interest. International applicants: original proof of degree, passport page, English scores (TOEFL, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic or Duolingo) dated within two years, and financial documentation.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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