Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Mar 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 96
Credits
24 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- College Park, United States
Disciplines
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Data Science & Big Data
Overview
The PhD in Survey and Data Science degree program at the University of Maryland has three areas of concentration: Statistical Science, Social Science and Data Science.
Careers
The Ph.D. in Survey in Data Science is designed for students seeking a career in research or university teaching requiring knowledge of theories and applications in one or more key disciplines.
It will equip its graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to create methodologies for the collection and analysis of quantitative data suitable for statistical inference to large populations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Topics in Survey Methodology; Small Area Estimation
- Bayesian Modeling and Inference
- Practical Tools for Study Design and Inference
- Topics in Survey Methodology
- Inference from Complex Surveys
- Computing and Data Display
- Research Design: Casual Inference from Randomized and Observational Data
- Total Survey Error and Data Quality
- Analysis of Complex Sample Data
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 96
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants to the Ph.D. program are expected to have a graduate degree in some field (such as statistics or psychology) that is related to survey methodology. Applicants must also demonstrate an appropriate quantitative background.
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- CV/Resume
- Description of Research/Work Experience (optional)
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 7,033 AUD / year ≈ 5,008 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 7,033 AUD / year ≈ 5,008 USD / year
- Domestic (In-State): 3,287 AUD / year ≈ 2,341 USD / year
Living costs
College Park, United States
2,354–3,985 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.