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Master's in AI
On-Campus

Georgetown University

MS in Computational Linguistics

  • Washington
About This Program

This selective graduate program offers a scientific study of language from a computational perspective, integrating linguistic theory and machine learning.

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What You'll Learn

Students develop expertise in natural language processing, psycholinguistics, and large language models while using high-performance computing infrastructure.

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Typical Curriculum Structure
The two-year curriculum provides grounding in phonology, syntax, and semantics alongside specialized courses in corpus development and deep learning.
Typical Course Topics
1. Natural Language Processing (NLP) 2. Machine Learning for Linguistics 3. Syntactic and Semantic Analysis 4. Language Models and Deep Learning 5. Computational Morphology and Syntax 6. Speech Processing and Phonetics
Program Specializations:
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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Typical Admissions Requirements
Applicants typically need a bachelor's degree with a strong background in linguistics, computer science, or related field. Graduate programs in computational linguistics often require or prefer relevant coursework in both linguistics and programming, along with competitive GRE scores and a statement of purpose demonstrating research interests in language and computation.
Academic Requirements (Typical)

• Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree
• GRE: Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 100+ / IELTS 7.5+)[4]

Application Materials (Typical)

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required
• GRE test scores: Required
• TOEFL/IELTS test scores: Required for international applicants

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

Excel as NLP Engineer in Cross-Industry AI with natural language processing (nlp) expertise

Estimated Industry Salary
Natural Language Processing Engineer: $120,000 Computational Linguist (Research): $115,000 Machine Learning Engineer (NLP): $125,000 Speech & Language Technologist: $105,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
35.0%
Projected 2024-2034 (BLS)
Common Career Paths:
1. NLP Engineer 2. Machine Learning Research Scientist 3. Computational Linguist 4. Speech Recognition Specialist
Top AI Employers (Industry-Wide):
Top employers in computational linguistics and NLP include Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Meta, OpenAI, and major tech companies developing language models and voice technologies, as well as research institutions and government agencies focused on language technology.
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Program Details
Duration
  • 2 Year
Tuition
  • 95,472
Format
On-Campus
Specializations
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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