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Master's in AI
On-Campus

Carnegie Mellon University

MS in Computer Vision

  • Pittsburgh
About This Program

This 16-month professional degree prepares students for careers in visual perception, image understanding, and large-scale computer vision applications.

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What You'll Learn

Students master the foundations of mathematics, machine learning, and geometry-based vision to enable machines to interpret the world.

For detailed, official program information including specific curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and application requirements:
Typical Curriculum Structure
The curriculum consists of core computer vision courses, flexible options in robot learning, specialized electives, and a summer internship.
Typical Course Topics
1. Computer Vision Fundamentals 2. 3D Scene Reconstruction 3. Object Recognition and Detection 4. Deep Learning for Vision 5. Image Processing and Analysis 6. Autonomous Vision Systems
Program Specializations:
Computer Vision
View the exact, up-to-date curriculum on the official program website
Typical Admissions Requirements
A bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field with strong programming skills and mathematics background including linear algebra, probability, and calculus is required. Relevant coursework or experience in machine learning and computer vision is highly recommended.
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: 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

Advance as Computer Vision Engineer in Cross-Industry AI with machine learning 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
Computer Vision Engineer: $140,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
23.0%
Projected 2024-2034 (BLS)
Common Career Paths:
1. Computer Vision Engineer 2. Machine Learning Researcher 3. Autonomous Systems Developer 4. AI Perception Specialist
Top AI Employers (Industry-Wide):
Top employers include tech leaders like Google, Meta, NVIDIA, and autonomous vehicle companies such as Waymo and Tesla.
Program Details
Duration
  • 1.33 Year
Tuition
  • 65,200
Format
On-Campus
Specializations
Computer Vision