Statistics
Certificate, graduate
Transform data into decisions
Strengthen your data analysis skills and boost your career potential with the statistics academic graduate certificate. This program is designed for graduate students and working professionals in a variety of fields who want to expand their knowledge of statistical methods and applications. You’ll gain hands-on experience with statistical modeling, data analysis and interpretation — skills that are increasingly in demand across industries like business, healthcare, engineering, natural resources and social sciences.
Overview
Related Topics
Statistics for problem solvers
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Want to build a foundation in applied and theoretical statistics to complement your current degree or professional experience.
- Are interested in learning statistical programming, modeling and experimental design for research or industry applications.
- Are looking to boost your career opportunities in data-driven roles without committing to a full graduate degree in statistics.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
371 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Clinical Data Managers
$83,644 - Natural Sciences Managers
$103,303 - Statisticians • Biostatisticians
$73,624 - Actuaries
$83,638 - Statistical Assistants
$37,386
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
As part of this certificate program, you will work with faculty to address real-world challenges you’ll face throughout your career.
Application information
Applicants interested in pursuing a graduate level certificate as a standalone program are encouraged to submit a graduate application. A bachelor’s degree earned with a minimum 3.0 GPA in a similar or generally related field or a master’s degree is required for admission. Applicants who do not immediately meet the criteria above may still be admitted upon review by the academic program. The graduate application requires transcripts from post-secondary education (bachelor’s and master’s if applicable), a resume and a $30 application fee.
International graduate certificate applicants must meet the graduate admission English language proficiency requirement. International students admitted to a graduate certificate program as a standalone program are not eligible for F-1 or J-1 visa status.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I undergraduate students
Current undergraduate students who wish to earn a graduate academic certificate must be eligible to participate in graduate level courses (minimum requirements — senior standing and an overall GPA of at least 3.0). If the course is not being used for the undergraduate degree, the student should file a Course Level Adjustment form to reserve the course for the graduate transcript (maximum of 12 credits may be reserved for the graduate transcript). Once the student earns their bachelor’s degree they may apply as a graduate certificate seeking student and complete the certificate program.
Contact your academic advisor for additional information and support.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I graduate students
Current graduate degree seeking U of I students will be required to fill out a Change of Curriculum form adding the graduate certificate as an additional curriculum. Students should obtain the proper signatures from the department and return this form to the College of Graduate Studies for processing.
U of I students who earned a master’s or a doctoral degree and wish to apply for a graduate certificate must submit a graduate Readmission application.
It is recommended that you consult with your major professor prior to selecting a graduate certificate to go concurrent with your graduate program.