MasterOn-CampusFull-Time

University of California, San Diego

MS in ECE - ML and Data Science

La Jolla, California1.5 $43K total tuition
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Est. Salary$140,000
Job Growth+35%
Top RoleData Scientist
FormatOn-Campus

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Duration
1.5 years
Est. Tuition
$43K total
Format
On-Campus
Schedule
Full-Time
GRE / GMAT
Required
Concentrations
Machine Learning, Data Science & Analytics

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with coursework in programming, linear algebra, and probability/statistics.

About This Program

This program integrates computer science and engineering to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving fields of machine learning and big data analytics.

Career Outcomes

Excel as Data Scientist in Engineering AI with machine learning expertise

  • 1. Machine Learning Engineer
  • 2. Data Science Engineer
  • 3. AI Systems Engineer
  • 4. Research Scientist in ML

What You'll Learn

  • Design and implement supervised/unsupervised machine learning models for data analysis.
  • Optimize systems for large-scale ML training and LLM inference.
  • Apply data mining techniques to extract insights from complex datasets.
  • Build scalable engineering solutions for AI agents and data science pipelines.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum includes core courses in probability and stochastic processes, plus electives in deep learning, GPU programming, and sensing for robotics.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech companies like Google, Meta, NVIDIA, and research institutions such as national labs and AI startups.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with coursework in programming, linear algebra, and probability/statistics.

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 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

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