Program Overview

Department of Statistics

The Department of Statistics offers various programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Undergraduate Programs

• Undergraduate Statistics
• Undergraduate Data Science

Graduate Programs

• MS Statistics
• Professional MSDS
• Professional FSRM
• PhD Statistics

Statistics Graduate Program

The Statistics Graduate Program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in statistical theory and methodology.

Admissions

• Application Procedure
• Applications by Current Rutgers Students
• Graduate Work as an Undergraduate
• Cross-Registration
• Prerequisites
• Financing

Academics

• MS Degree Program
• PhD Degree Program
• Course Schedule
• Syllabi
• Schedule and Book List
• MS Exam
• Past MS Exams & Solutions
• Past PhD Exams & Solutions
• PhD Typical Plan
• PhD Dissertation
• Summer School

Policies and Procedures

• Applying for the Degree
• Forms
• Independent Study
• Academic Integrity
• Policies for Supported Students
• Minimum and Maximal Registration

PhD Program in Statistics at Rutgers University

The PhD Program in Statistics at Rutgers University is intended for students with strong mathematical backgrounds who wish to pursue research-oriented careers in academia or industry.

Program Structure

The first year curriculum covers foundational topics in probability, mathematical statistics, and applied/computational statistics. The qualifying exam is taken by all PhD students before the start of their second year. Upon passing the qualifying exam, students complete a PhD thesis under the supervision of world-class faculty with expertise in all manner of statistical disciplines.