Graduate Admissions

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)

March 1 for fall term start; October 15 for spring term start

MS Data Science

March 15 for fall term start (No spring admissions)

MS Biometry

Admissions to this program have been suspended as of fall 2021 and will be discontinued as of fall 2023. If you have any questions, please contact the department. Biometry interested students are encouraged to check out the new MS Statistics, Applied Statistics (MSAS) program.

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 Programs

MS Data Science

A professional program 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.

Where do our graduates go?

Click here to view our list of alumni.

Here are the post-graduation plans of our spring and summer 2022 graduates.

  • Post-docs at University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and University of Pennsylvania
  • Employment at Google (Data Scientist), John Deere, By Green Bay Packaging, Volvo Cars (Data Scientist in Gothenburg, Sweden), and Amazon (Applied Scientist)