Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Statistics

University of Illinois Chicago

The PhD in Statistics will prepare students for careers in research, teaching, collaboration and leadership in statistical theory and wide areas of statistics applications and data science in universities, colleges, governmental institutions or private sectors. The PhD program is designed to provide students with training in probability theory, statistical modeling and theoretical statistics, computational and applied statistical analysis skills required for professional achievement in areas impacted by statistics and data science-related research fields prepare students to meet statistical analysis needs by developing the leadership and collaborative skills needed in academic and governmental institutes and industrial companies at all levels equip students with the skills and experience necessary for creating and disseminating new knowledge through effective use of information and information systems for planning and prepare individuals to become skilled in collecting, analyzing, critically evaluating, and presenting scientifically valid information utilized to serve specific research and empirical needs. Students may apply with or without a master’s degree. The duration of the PhD program varies from student to student. Typically, for those with a previous master’s degree in statistics (or related field) the PhD is 5 years in duration, whereas for those without a previous master’s degree it is 6 years.