Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
- Doctoral students must complete all program requirements within 10 consecutive years.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
Credits
84 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Tempe, United States
Disciplines
Statistics
Overview
As a science, statistics focuses on data collection and data analysis by using theoretical, applied and computational tools. The PhD program in Statistics reflects this breadth in tools and considerations while allowing students sufficient flexibility to tailor their program of study to reflect individual interests and goals. Research can be of a disciplinary or transdisciplinary nature.
Careers
These are just a few of the top career opportunities available for a graduate with a doctoral degree in Statistics from Arizona State University:
- actuary
- business consultant or analyst
- data science professor, instructor or researcher
- data scientist
- faculty-track academic
- financial analyst
- market research analyst
- software engineer
- statistician
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theory of Statistical Linear Models
- Design Engineering Experiments
- Applied Analysis of Variance
- Regression Analysis
- Theory of Statistics: Distribution Theory
- Theory of Statistics: Inference
- Statistical Large Sample Theory
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in mathematics, statistics or a closely related area, from a regionally accredited institution.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- statement of education and career goals
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Applies to you, Non-residents): 42,813 AUD / year (≈ 30,348 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 39,233 AUD / year (≈ 27,810 USD / year)
- Domestic (Applies to you, In-State): 18,255 AUD / year (≈ 12,940 USD / year)
Living costs
Tempe, United States
1,270-1,904 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships information is available for PhD scholarship opportunities for Statistics.