Masters+

Ph.D.+

Why Study Statistics?

The PhD in Statistics program provides the flexible training to tailor their program to align with their specific career objectives. The program can focus on theoretical, applied or computational aspects of statistics.

UMBC’s Ph.D. in Statistics provides training in theory and applications of statistics that prepare students for employment in academia, industry or government agencies. Candidates emphasizing statistical theory will be well prepared for academic careers in research and teaching.

Those focusing on applied or computational statistics can pursue careers in industry or government agencies such as the FDA, Census Bureau, etc. Particular areas of specialty include machine learning, Bayesian analysis, biostatistics and causal inference, experimental design, environmental statistics, spatial statistics and image analysis, probability theory, survival analysis, and time series analysis.

At a Glance

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What Are My Career Options Studying Statistics?

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.

UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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Review Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics Requirements

GRE General Test score in 85 percentile in quantitative section required

TOEFL score of >600 (paper), >250 (computer), or >100 (iBT) for international students whose native language is not English; solid background in mathematics and/or statistics

Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

All Students:
Apply by February 15

Spring Semester

All Students:
Apply by October 15

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Contact Information

Statistics Program Contacts

Main Contact

410-455-2412

Program Director

Dr. Anindya Roy
anindya@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Janet Burgee
410-455-2401
jburgee@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from
Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 410-455-2537

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Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics