MasterOn-CampusFull-Time

Johns Hopkins University

Master's in Human Language Technology

Baltimore, Maryland1.5 $67K total tuition
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Est. Salary$130,000
Job Growth+23%
Top RoleNLP Engineer
FormatOn-Campus

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Duration
1.5 years
Est. Tuition
$67K total
Format
On-Campus
Schedule
Full-Time
GRE / GMAT
Required
Concentrations
Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics / NLP

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in computer science, linguistics, engineering, or a related field is required, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and relevant programming or quantitative background. GRE scores are optional, with prerequisites in programming, statistics, and linguistics recommended.

About This Program

This interdisciplinary concentration focuses on the mathematical and computational principles behind speech recognition, machine translation, and natural language processing.

Career Outcomes

Position as NLP Engineer in Cross-Industry AI with natural language processing expertise

  • 1. NLP Engineer
  • 2. Computational Linguist
  • 3. Speech Technology Researcher
  • 4. AI Language Model Specialist

What You'll Learn

  • Develop advanced natural language processing models for text analysis and generation.
  • Apply machine learning techniques to speech recognition and synthesis systems.
  • Analyze linguistic structures using computational methods and algorithms.
  • Design and evaluate human language technologies for real-world applications.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum requires courses in natural language processing and information extraction, complemented by a practicum-style project supervised by research experts.

Top Employers

Top employers include Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and government research centers like DARPA.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in computer science, linguistics, engineering, or a related field is required, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and relevant programming or quantitative background. GRE scores are optional, with prerequisites in programming, statistics, and linguistics recommended.

Application Materials

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

Academic Requirements

  • Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
  • GRE/GMAT: Optional
  • TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 100+ / IELTS 7.0+)

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