Welcome to the Department of Statistics at the University of Pittsburgh
The Department of Statistics is in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.
Founded in 1997, the Department of Statistics at the University of Pittsburgh has grown from a handful of faculty into a thriving, nationally recognized community. We lead cutting-edge research in statistics, data science, and real-world applications—including machine learning, data privacy, social networks, clinical trials, psychiatry, computational biology, and neuroscience. Today, our department is a campus hub for statistics and data science research and education.
The Masters in Statistics degree is primarily intended for students working toward their PhDs in Statistics. Learn more about the Masters in Statistics requirements.
Graduate students can work towards earning a PhD in Statistics by enrolling in our Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics degree program.
View admissions information for our graduate programs. Applications are accepted for Fall admission, only. Applications become available in mid- to late October and have an application deadline of January 15th.
Learn about our graduate programs further by exploring the frequently asked questions.
