Here to conduct groundbreaking research and contribute new knowledge to the field.
The Quantitative Methods, Ph.D. program is designed to prepare future professors at research universities and principal investigators at research and assessment organizations in education, psychology, and related human services fields.
Program Details
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December 1 Application Deadline
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Fall Entry Term
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Full-Time Enrollment Format
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20 Courses
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4 years Fully Funded Dean's Fellowship and Research Apprenticeship
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On Campus Modality
Overview
The Quantitative Methods, Ph.D. program prepares future scholars and researchers to lead the development, analysis, and interpretation of high-impact educational and social science research. This program is designed for those who want to explore the technical, theoretical, and applied dimensions of data-driven inquiry—and use those skills to inform policy, improve practice, and expand access to opportunity in education.
Students gain rigorous training in measurement, statistics, experimental design, and policy analysis, with a curriculum that builds fluency in both foundational methods and advanced modeling techniques. From large-scale survey design to experimental evaluation of interventions, from scale development to longitudinal modeling, the program offers the tools and experiences needed to design meaningful studies and produce actionable insights.
Students work closely with expert faculty and often collaborate on real-world research projects supported by national agencies and organizations. Throughout the program, students are encouraged to develop strong technical skills and critically examine the ethical, cultural, and political dimensions of research design and use.
| This program qualifies for the STEM OPT extension for students on an F-1 visa. |
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Application Requirements and Deadlines Tuition and Fees Ph.D. Funding
Upcoming Events
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Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Location: Online
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Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Location: Online
Curriculum
The Ph.D. in Quantitative Methods prepares researchers in education through advanced graduate coursework, research apprenticeship, Ph.D. Candidacy Examination, and the completion of a doctoral dissertation that represents an independent and significant contribution to knowledge. The research apprenticeship provides students with an opportunity to collaborate with a faculty sponsor on an ongoing basis and to participate in field research leading to a dissertation.
For information about courses and requirements, visit the Quantitative Methods, Ph.D. program in the University Catalog.
Do you have questions about the coursework or faculty research?
We're happy to help! Contact the program manager, Christine P. Lee, cplee@upenn.edu.
Outcomes
Graduates go on to careers as university professors, researchers, and psychometricians for government agencies, foundations, nonprofit organizations, and corporations.
Alumni Careers
- Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
- Associate Director, Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Lead Psychometrician, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Research Analyst, Penn Child Research Center, University of Pennsylvania
- Senior Director, Educational Testing Service
- Senior Researcher, Mathematica
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Affiliated Faculty
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Timothy Victor
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