DoctoralOn-CampusFull-Time

Carnegie Mellon University

PhD in Machine Learning

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania5 years$202K total tuition
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Est. Salary$150,000
Job Growth+36%
Top RoleAI Research Scientist
FormatOn-Campus

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's or Master's in related field
Duration
5 years
Est. Tuition
$202K total
Format
On-Campus
Schedule
Full-Time
GRE / GMAT
Required
Concentrations
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, AI Engineering / Applied AI

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field is required, along with a strong academic record, research experience, and proficiency in programming and machine learning fundamentals. GRE scores are optional, with emphasis on letters of recommendation and research potential.

About This Program

This doctoral program trains students to lead machine learning research through interdisciplinary coursework and cutting-edge data analysis projects.

Career Outcomes

Pursue advanced AI Research Scientist in Cross-Industry AI through machine learning

  • 1. Machine Learning Professor
  • 2. AI Research Scientist
  • 3. Principal ML Engineer
  • 4. Data Science Director

What You'll Learn

  • Develop novel machine learning algorithms and models grounded in mathematical theory.
  • Conduct independent research on cutting-edge topics like generative models and reinforcement learning.
  • Analyze and optimize large-scale ML systems for real-world applications.
  • Communicate research findings through publications and presentations.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum is built on core machine learning courses, advanced statistics, research rotations, and a significant doctoral dissertation.

Top Employers

Top employers include Google, Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft Research, and government labs like DARPA.

Admissions

A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field is required, along with a strong academic record, research experience, and proficiency in programming and machine learning fundamentals. GRE scores are optional, with emphasis on letters of recommendation and research potential.

Application Materials

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

Academic Requirements

  • Degree Required: Bachelor's or Master's in related field
  • GRE/GMAT: Optional
  • TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 100+ / IELTS 7.0+)

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