Program Overview

Master's in Machine Learning Financial Information

The Master's in Machine Learning program at Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science provides the following financial information:

Cost of Study

• Tuition rates are stated as fall/spring per-semester tuition.
• New students should factor in an approximately 5% increase per year into any budget computation.
• The tuition rates for the Academic Year 2025–2026 are as follows:
  • Year: 2025/2026
  • Tuition Per Semester: $30,200
  • Tuition Per Year: $60,400
  • Tuition Per Unit: $839
• There are no tuition or fees in the summer semester for a machine learning master's student who is only completing their practicum.
• The practicum may be paid, with income determined by the company offering the internship.
• Students taking 36 or more units in a semester are considered full-time and are charged the full-time tuition rate.
• Students taking less than 36 units per semester are considered part-time and are charged per-unit at a proportional rate.
• Courses are typically 12 units.

Additional Fees and Requirements

• Additional fees charged by the university can be found on the Student Financial Services website.
• Information about Student Health Insurance can be found on the Student Health Services website.
• Machine learning master's students must also provide their own laptops.

Financial Aid

• The Machine Learning Department does not provide financial aid.
• Many organizations award external scholarships for Carnegie Mellon students.
• U.S. citizens may also finance the cost of education through government-secured Stafford Loans.
• All applicants may be interested in the Fellowships and Scholarships Office.
• The School of Computer Science also maintains a list of Graduate Fellowship Opportunities that may be of particular interest to SCS graduate students.
• Students may be able to work for the university in some capacity.
• Employment is generally available only to students already on campus.
• Teaching assistantships are sometimes available to students.
• Generally, these assistantships are only available after the first semester and cover only a small part of the cost of tuition.
• Working while in the program usually extends the time required to complete the degree.
• Fifth-year master's students should note that they are expected to study full-time.
• Some students are able to pay their tuition in full, which is the most cost-effective from a long-term standpoint.