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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

24 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Statistics Data Science & Big Data View 29 other PhDs in Data Science & Big Data in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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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
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Letters of Recommendation (3)
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Description of Research/Work Experience (optional)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5008 USD / year

≈ 5008 USD / year
Out-of-State

5008 USD / year

≈ 5008 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

2341 USD / year

≈ 2341 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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