PhD Quantitative Research Methods in Education at University of Oregon

Programme overview

The PhD trains researchers, scholars and policy leaders who build knowledge from empirical evidence. It focuses on quantitative methods, causal and complex relationships in educational and social settings, and using research to inform policy and practice.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Educational Methodology, Policy and Leadership (Quantitative Research Methods in Education) | Duration: Not stated (108 credits) | Intake: Fall; application window 15 September 2026 to 15 January 2027; cohort of 2-3 | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

The 108 credits comprise methodology (program evaluation, applied statistics, advanced research design; 18), a learning community (PhD research seminar, literature review, grant writing; 24), advanced quantitative methods (structural equation modeling, item response theory, hierarchical linear models; 24), an interdisciplinary concentration (24, half outside the College of Education) and an 18-credit dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a field related to education or research methods; a related master's degree is preferred. Four references submitted online, a goal statement naming faculty of interest, a writing sample (about 8 to 10 double-spaced pages responding to an education journal article), a CV, and unofficial transcripts. English proficiency required for non-native speakers. Application fee $70 domestic, $90 international. Applications open 15 September 2026 and close 15 January 2027; target cohort of two to three students.

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.

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