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Statistics Data Science: Ph.D.

About this program

The Ph.D. in statistics data science program offers you the opportunity to hone your skills in mathematical reasoning, statistical modeling, computation and methodology development.

Through this doctoral program, you will gain a thorough understanding of probability and statistics as well as machine learning methods. You’ll apply statistical methods and theory to real-world data challenges in an interdisciplinary manner. This program will expose you to cutting-edge research and developments in statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and data science, preparing you for statistics and data science careers in academia, the public sector and industry.

Application Deadlines


 

FALL:

February 1: Final deadline to apply

Please note: The program is not accepting applications for fall 2026 and will resume admissions for fall 2027.

UD Tuition


The 2025-2026 UD graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,116.