Applications for the next cohort open each fall and close the first week in January. Please see our apply page for instructions and exact deadlines each year.
Why earn a graduate degree in quantitative research methods in education?
Our PhD program in quantitative research methods in education (QRME) develops researchers, scholars, and policy leaders who engage in traditions of inquiry that create knowledge and understanding founded in empirical evidence.
The program focuses on:
- Building a strong understanding of quantitative methods in research
- Studying causal and complex relationships within applied educational, social, and institutional settings
- Using research to inform policy and practice in applied educational and social settings
Ideal QRME PhD students:
- Understand the importance of evidence and data in making decisions
- Take an interdisciplinary and systems-level perspective to problems in education
- Value the union of rigorous research methodology with strong grounding in theory and practice
Program Options
The quantitative research methods in education program offers the following degree options:
What can I do with a degree in quantitative research methods in education?
Quantitative research methods in education PhD graduates pursue careers in:
- Academic institutions
- Research and evaluation centers
- Policy institutes
- Applied settings including state departments of education and school districts
Information Session
Want to learn more? Please view our virtual information session with Program Director, Gina Biancarosa, and program faculty member, David Liebowitz. You can learn information about program structure, design, and classes -- and discover some answers to frequently asked questions.
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Contact Information
Gina Biancarosa, EdD
Ann Swindells Chair in Education, Professor
ginab@uoregon.edu
Angela Burham
Student Services Coordinator
burham@uoregon.edu
541-346-1492