MasterOn-CampusFull-Time

Indiana University Bloomington

MA in Linguistics – Computational Linguistics

Bloomington, Indiana2 years$30K total tuition
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Est. Salary$115,000
Job Growth+21%
Top RoleNLP Engineer
FormatOn-Campus

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Duration
2 years
Est. Tuition
$30K total
Format
On-Campus
Schedule
Full-Time
GRE / GMAT
Required
Concentrations
Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in linguistics, computer science, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with foundational coursework in programming and linguistics. GRE scores are optional, and relevant research or computational experience strengthens applications.

About This Program

This interdisciplinary track focuses on using computers to process and produce human language, combining theoretical linguistic research with practical computational applications.

Career Outcomes

Lead as NLP Engineer in Cross-Industry AI with machine learning expertise

  • 1. Computational Linguist
  • 2. NLP Engineer
  • 3. Research Scientist in AI Language
  • 4. Speech Technology Specialist

What You'll Learn

  • Develop algorithms for parsing and generating natural language structures.
  • Apply machine learning techniques to linguistic datasets and corpora.
  • Model syntactic, semantic, and phonological phenomena computationally.
  • Analyze language acquisition and processing using statistical and neural methods.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum includes core linguistics courses in syntax and phonology, computational linguistics seminars, and a substantive minor in a related academic discipline.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and research institutions such as universities and AI labs.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in linguistics, computer science, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with foundational coursework in programming and linguistics. GRE scores are optional, and relevant research or computational experience strengthens applications.

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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