Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Statistics in Washington, D.C. United States | George Washington University
George Washington University
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Washington, D.C. United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,100
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Statistics serves as a vital foundation across various sectors, offering tools that drive progress in healthcare, genomics, and scientific exploration while informing business strategies and government decisions. GW's doctoral program in statistics delivers comprehensive education in key areas such as probability theory, linear modeling, time series evaluation, Bayesian analysis, statistical inference, reliability studies, and legal/regulatory applications. The curriculum balances theoretical foundations with practical implementation, catering to both full-time students and working professionals through early evening course offerings.
Virtually all program alumni obtain roles in statistical analysis or data science fields, with prominent placements at organizations like Amazon, Meta, and Capital One. Throughout their studies, candidates collaborate directly with professors on groundbreaking research within their chosen specialization.
Prospective students generally hold a graduate degree in statistics or a comparable field, with rigorous mathematical preparation including advanced calculus, linear algebra, and statistical mathematics coursework being essential.
This program holds STEM designation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree or master's degree in mathematics, statistics, or related discipline. The main requirement is strong background in mathematics including courses in advanced calculus, linear algebra, and mathematical statistics. Some deficiencies may be made up concurrently in the first year of the program.You must submit a transcript, detailed marks certificate or comparable document that shows all course work, grades and proof of earned degrees from each institution youve attended. This is required for all colleges and universities where you have taken academic courses, regardless of whether or not you earned credit, the program was completed or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript.
Minimum scores for the program are:
Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 6.0 with no individual score below 5.0, or
TOEFL: 550 on paper-based or 80 on Internet-based, or
PTE Academic: 53
Minimum scores for the program are:
Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 6.0 with no individual score below 5.0, or
TOEFL: 550 on paper-based or 80 on Internet-based, or
PTE Academic: 53
Tuition
USD
35,100