PhD Statistics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The PhD in Statistics combines theory and application for careers as university professors and researchers or as research statisticians in industry, government and the nonprofit sector. Students can take part in statistical consulting through the Statistical Consultation and Collaboration Services.

Faculty: College of Natural Sciences | Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

36 hours of coursework including Math 523 (or 623/605), Stat 535, 607, 608, 625, 705 and 725, five electives, basic and advanced qualifying exams, a literature-based oral exam and a dissertation with at least 18 dissertation credits.

Career pathways

Academic positions or applied statistician roles in industry and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Statistics PhD: entering students are expected to have linear algebra, calculus and advanced calculus, and typically an introductory undergraduate statistics course or two; an undergraduate statistics degree is not required. Application needs official transcripts, at least three letters of recommendation and a personal statement; the GRE mathematics subject exam and GRE general are not required for the PhD in Statistics. International applicants submit English proficiency scores (most submit TOEFL). Deadline January 10 for fall admission.

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.

Intake: Fall

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