West Virginia University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required; relevant programming experience and coursework in mathematics or statistics are often preferred.

About This Program

This fully online graduate program prepares students for real-world, industry-ready roles through a blend of theoretical foundations and applied skills.

Career Outcomes

Advance as Machine Learning Engineer in Cross-Industry AI with robotics expertise

• 1. Machine Learning Engineer
• 2. AI Research Scientist
• 3. Data Scientist
• 4. AI Systems Architect

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics
• Develop deep neural networks for complex pattern recognition
• Apply natural language processing to analyze and generate human-like text
• Build computer vision systems for image and video processing

Curriculum Highlights

The flexible structure includes core courses in AI methodologies and electives in domains such as robotics, health informatics, and cybersecurity.

Top Employers

Top employers include Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required; relevant programming experience and coursework in mathematics or statistics are often preferred.

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+)