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Master's in AI
On-Campus

Tulane University | MA in Computational Linguistics

  • New Orleans
About This Program

This interdisciplinary program combines linguistics and computer science to focus on the scientific study of language from a computational perspective.

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What You'll Learn
  • Students learn skills for automated text analysis, speech recognition, machine translation, and information retrieval in the “Big Data” era.

For detailed, official program information including specific curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and application requirements:
Typical Curriculum Structure
The MA in Computational Linguistics is a two-year graduate program focusing on natural language processing, machine learning for language data, syntax-semantics interfaces, and computational models of human language.
Typical Course Topics
1. Natural Language Processing 2. Computational Syntax and Parsing 3. Machine Learning for NLP 4. Semantics and Pragmatics in Computation 5. Corpus Linguistics and Language Data Analysis 6. Speech Recognition and Synthesis
Program Specializations:
Computational Linguistics / NLP
Tech
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 computational methods.
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

Lead as NLP Engineer in Cross-Industry AI with natural language processing expertise

Estimated Industry Salary
NLP Engineer: $120,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
0.23%
Projected 2024-2034 (BLS)
Common Career Paths:
1. NLP Engineer 2. Computational Linguist 3. AI Language Researcher 4. Speech 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 focused on language technologies.
Program Details
Duration
  • 1.0 Year
Tuition
$ 39,090
Format
On-Campus
Specializations
Computational Linguistics / NLP
Tech