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Master's in AI
On-Campus

Montclair State University | MS in Computational Linguistics

  • 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
  • Design and implement natural language processing algorithms for text analysis.
  • Analyze syntactic and semantic structures using computational models.
  • Build and evaluate statistical language models for applications like machine translation.
  • Apply machine learning techniques to linguistic data processing and generation.
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Typical Curriculum Structure
The MS in Computational Linguistics at Montclair State University is a two-year graduate program combining linguistics, computer science, and natural language processing to develop skills in language modeling and computational analysis.
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
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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)

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

Application Materials (Typical)

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• 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.

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Career Opportunities in AI

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Estimated Industry Salary
NLP Engineer: $120,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
23%
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.
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Program Details
Duration
  • 2 Year
Tuition
$ 29,088
Format
On-Campus
Specializations
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Machine Learning
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