Prospective Graduate Students
Explore our renowned graduate programs
We offer five graduate programs, each with its own specific admission process. Applicants are welcome to apply to multiple options. Please review the information below and the specific page for each program to learn more about what option will best suit your needs.
PhD Statistics Programs
PhD Statistics: Statistics Option
Provides excellent training in the modern theory, methods and applications of statistics and prepares students to become independent researchers. Graduates are prepared for positions in academia, business, or government.
PhD Statistics: Biostatistics Option
Students pursue course work in theory, methodology, and application of statistics with a focus on developments of statistics in biomedical sciences.
MS Statistics Programs
MS Statistics: Statistics Option
A two-year course based (not research oriented) program aimed at training students to become applied statisticians who specialize in statistical consulting with non-statisticians.
MS Statistics: Biostatistics Option
Students pursue course work in the theory, methodology, and application of statistics with a focus on developments of statistics in biomedical sciences.
MS Statistics: Statistics and Data Science Option (MSDS)
A professional degree program that focuses on advanced coursework in statistical theory, methods, and practice (including professional development and practicum courses) to prepare students for careers in data science.
MS Statistics: Applied Statistics Option (MSAS)
A unique and specialized educational opportunity for students to pair a solid foundation in Statistics with a domain field of their choosing to become a well trained statistical researcher who will work in a collaborative environment.
MS Data Science Program
MS Data Science
A professional program, jointly administered with the Department of Computer Sciences, for students seeking employment as data analysts and data scientists, or pursuing further education in data science, statistics, computer science, or related quantitative and computational fields.
Application Deadlines
PhD Statistics
Statistics Option and Biostatistics Option
December 1 for fall term start (No spring admissions)
MS Statistics
Statistics Option and Biostatistics Option
January 2 for fall term start (No spring admissions)
MS Statistics: Applied Statistics Option (MSAS)
January 2 for fall term start (No spring admissions)
MS Statistics: Statistics and Data Science Option (MSDS)
February 15 for fall term start; October 1 for spring term start
MS Data Science
February 15 for fall term start (No spring admissions)