MasterOn-Campus, OnlineFull-Time

University of Southern California

MS in ECE - ML and Data Science

Los Angeles, California1 years$81K total tuition
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Est. Salary$140,000
Job Growth+36%
Top RoleMachine Learning Engineer
FormatOn-Campus, Online

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Duration
1 year
Est. Tuition
$81K total
Format
On-Campus, Online
Schedule
Full-Time
GRE / GMAT
Required
Concentrations
Machine Learning, Deep Learning

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

About This Program

This graduate degree prepares students for employment in industries using data-driven methods for analysis, design, and autonomous systems.

Career Outcomes

Advance as Machine Learning Engineer in Engineering AI with machine learning expertise

  • 1. Machine Learning Engineer
  • 2. Data Scientist
  • 3. AI Research Engineer
  • 4. Computer Vision Specialist

What You'll Learn

  • Design and implement machine learning models for real-world engineering problems.
  • Analyze large-scale datasets using advanced statistical and computational techniques.
  • Apply deep learning to signal processing, computer vision, and embedded systems.
  • Optimize AI algorithms for hardware-efficient deployment in ECE applications.

Curriculum Highlights

The program structure focuses on probability for engineers, linear algebra, and technical electives in areas like internet and cloud computing.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech giants like Google, Amazon, NVIDIA, and engineering firms such as Qualcomm and Intel.

Admissions

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

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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