MasterOn-CampusFull-Time

Carnegie Mellon University

MS in Machine Learning

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania1.33 $121K total tuition
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Est. Salary$140,000
Job Growth+36%
Top RoleMachine Learning Engineer
FormatOn-Campus

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Duration
1.33 years
Est. Tuition
$121K total
Format
On-Campus
Schedule
Full-Time
GRE / GMAT
Required
Concentrations
Machine Learning, AI Engineering / Applied AI

Typical admitted student: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a strong background in computer science, including programming skills, and mathematics such as probability, statistics, matrix algebra, and multivariate calculus. GRE scores are optional, with TOEFL/IELTS required for international students.

About This Program

This 16-month program offers advanced study in the principles and practice of machine learning for data analysis and improvement.

Career Outcomes

Advance as Machine Learning Engineer in Cross-Industry AI with machine learning expertise

  • 1. Machine Learning Engineer
  • 2. AI Research Scientist
  • 3. Data Scientist
  • 4. Applied ML Specialist

What You'll Learn

  • Develop and analyze machine learning algorithms for predictive modeling
  • Apply deep learning techniques to image and language data
  • Design probabilistic models for uncertainty quantification
  • Implement reinforcement learning systems for decision-making
  • Evaluate and optimize ML models for real-world deployment

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum requires core courses in machine learning and statistics, specialized electives, and a summer research or industry practicum.

Top Employers

Top employers include Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and research institutions like OpenAI.

Admissions

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a strong background in computer science, including programming skills, and mathematics such as probability, statistics, matrix algebra, and multivariate calculus. GRE scores are optional, with TOEFL/IELTS required for international students.

Application Materials

  • Statement of Purpose: Required
  • Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
  • Resume: Required
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

  • Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
  • GRE/GMAT: Optional
  • TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

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