MasterOn-CampusFull-Time

Stony Brook University

MA in Computational Linguistics

Stony Brook, New York2 years$14K total tuition
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Est. Salary$120,000
Job Growth+23%
Top RoleNLP Engineer
FormatOn-Campus

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Duration
2 years
Est. Tuition
$14K total
Format
On-Campus
Schedule
Full-Time
GRE / GMAT
Required
Concentrations
Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics / NLP

Typical admitted student: 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 foundational coursework in linguistics or computational methods.

About This Program

A three-semester interdisciplinary program bridging the gap between linguistics and programming for students entering the language technology and AI sectors.

Career Outcomes

Position as NLP Engineer in Cross-Industry AI with machine learning expertise

  • 1. Computational Linguist
  • 2. Natural Language Processing Engineer
  • 3. Language Technology Researcher
  • 4. AI Language Model Developer

What You'll Learn

  • Develop algorithms for parsing and generating natural language structures.
  • Apply machine learning techniques to linguistic data analysis.
  • Analyze language phenomena using finite-state models and corpus methods.
  • Evaluate computational models from linguistic and engineering perspectives.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum integrates theoretical linguistics with practical software toolkits, covering syntax, phonology, automata theory, complexity, and a mandatory internship.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and research institutions such as IBM Research and university labs.

Admissions

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 foundational coursework in linguistics or computational methods.

Application Materials

  • Statement of Purpose: Required
  • Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
  • Resume: Required
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

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

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