MasterOn-CampusFull-Time

Carnegie Mellon University

MS in Robotics

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania2 years$156K total tuition
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Est. Salary$120,000
Job Growth+10%
Top RoleRobotics Engineer
FormatOn-Campus

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Duration
2 years
Est. Tuition
$156K total
Format
On-Campus
Schedule
Full-Time
GRE / GMAT
Required
Concentrations
Machine Learning, Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Typical admitted student: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field such as engineering, computer science, or physics, with a strong GPA and prerequisites including calculus, linear algebra, programming, data structures, mechanics, and electricity/magnetism. GRE scores are required along with English proficiency tests for international students.

About This Program

This interdisciplinary program emphasizes the integration of hardware and software components to design and model complex robotic systems for real-world problems.

Career Outcomes

Position as Robotics Engineer in Engineering AI with computer vision expertise

  • 1. Robotics Software Engineer
  • 2. Autonomous Systems Engineer
  • 3. Computer Vision Specialist
  • 4. Field Robotics Developer

What You'll Learn

  • Design and control robotic systems for real-world applications
  • Implement perception algorithms using computer vision and sensors
  • Develop AI-driven decision-making and motion planning
  • Integrate hardware and software for autonomous robots

Curriculum Highlights

Core coursework covers sensing and perception, robot kinematics and dynamics, computer vision, feedback control systems, and systems engineering.

Top Employers

Top employers include Boston Dynamics, Google DeepMind, NVIDIA, Amazon Robotics, and NASA.

Admissions

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field such as engineering, computer science, or physics, with a strong GPA and prerequisites including calculus, linear algebra, programming, data structures, mechanics, and electricity/magnetism. GRE scores are required along with English proficiency tests 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: Required
  • TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

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