Statistics, PhD

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2026-2027. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Total Hours: 90 (Beyond the Bachelor's Degree)

Required Courses
STAT 5123Probability Theory3
STAT 5223Statistical Inference3
STAT 5023Statistics for Experimenters II3
STAT 5093Statistical Computing3
STAT 5303Experimental Designs3
STAT 5323Generalized, Linear and Mixed Models3
STAT 5333Theory of Linear Models3
STAT 5513Multivariate Analysis3
STAT 6113Advanced Probability Theory3
STAT 6203Large Sample Inference3
STAT 6223Advanced Statistical Inference3
STAT 6910Special Problems3
MATH 5043Advanced Calculus I3
MATH 5053Advanced Calculus II3
MATH 5143Real Analysis I3
Two hours from:2
Statistics Literature
Hours Subtotal47
Research15
Doctoral Dissertation
Electives28
Nonparametric Methods
Sample Survey Designs
Time Series Analysis
Statistical Machine Learning with R
Categorical Data Analysis
Stochastic Processes
SAS and R Programming
Bayesian Analysis
Applied Regression Analysis
Genetic Statistics
Other courses can be used as electives at the discretion of the program committee and the graduate coordinator. Students are encouraged to consider electives from graduate certificates that complement research interests.
Total Hours90

Total Hours: 60 (Beyond the Master's Degree in Statistics)

Required Courses
STAT 5093Statistical Computing3
STAT 5333Theory of Linear Models3
STAT 5513Multivariate Analysis3
STAT 6113Advanced Probability Theory3
STAT 6203Large Sample Inference3
STAT 6223Advanced Statistical Inference3
STAT 6910Special Problems3
Two hours from:2
Statistics Literature
Hours Subtotal23
Research15
Doctoral Dissertation
Electives22
Nonparametric Methods
Sample Survey Designs
Time Series Analysis
Statistical Machine Learning with R
Categorical Data Analysis
Stochastic Processes
SAS and R Programming
Bayesian Analysis
Applied Regression Analysis
Genetic Statistics
Other courses can be used as electives at the discretion of the program committee and the graduate coordinator. Students are encouraged to consider electives from graduate certificates that complement research interests.
Total Hours60

Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2026-2027 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.