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Certificates in AI, Master's in AI
On-Campus

Montclair State University

Montclair State University

  • Montclair
About This Program

This STEM-designated program, jointly offered by Linguistics and Computer Science, prepares students to analyze human language through artificial intelligence and software engineering.

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What You'll Learn

Students learn to build AI models for voice commands, translation, and linguistic analysis, acquiring high-level skills in software engineering and linguistics.

For detailed, official program information including specific curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and application requirements:
Typical Curriculum Structure
The curriculum integrates linguistics and computer science, with a focus on natural language processing, AI development, and the design of voice user interfaces.
Typical Course Topics
1. Natural Language Processing 2. Computational Syntax 3. Machine Learning for Language 4. Corpus Linguistics 5. Semantic Parsing 6. Language Model Evaluation
Program Specializations:
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Machine Learning
View the exact, up-to-date curriculum on the official program website
Typical Admissions Requirements
A bachelor's degree in linguistics, computer science, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with programming experience and coursework in linguistics or statistics.
Academic Requirements (Typical)

β€’ Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree
β€’ GRE/GMAT: Optional
β€’ TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

Application Materials (Typical)

β€’ Statement of Purpose: Required
β€’ Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
β€’ Resume: Required
β€’ Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Application Timeline

Most programs have rolling admissions or deadlines in early winter for fall admission. Check the official program website for exact dates.

Career Opportunities in AI

Excel as AI Research Scientist in Cross-Industry AI with natural language processing expertise

Industry Data: The following salary and job data reflects typical industry trends for AI professionals, not specific to New York University. Individual outcomes vary based on skills, location, and experience.

Estimated Industry Salary
NLP Engineer: $120,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
23.0%
Projected 2024-2034 (BLS)
Common Career Paths:
1. NLP Engineer 2. Computational Linguist 3. AI Research Scientist 4. Language Technology Specialist
Top AI Employers (Industry-Wide):
Top employers include tech companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, as well as research institutions and AI startups.
Program Details
Duration
  • 2 Year
Tuition
  • 29,088
Format
On-Campus
Specializations
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Machine Learning