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    Master of Arts in History

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    Pittsburgh, USMAIn-person
    $86,200.00
    Tuition

    Master of Arts in History at Carnegie Mellon University is a in-person MA program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $86,200.

    About the program

    Carnegie Mellon University does not offer a standalone Master of Arts in History for external applicants. The M.A. is awarded either as a milestone en route to the Ph.D. in History, or as a fifth-year program for current undergraduates in conjunction with Chatham College for secondary school teacher certification.

    Focus: research

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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The GRE test is optional, and if submitting you will need to provide the date and scores for the GRE general test. No minimum.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min If your native language is not English, then you must submit a TOEFL/TOEFL Online test, IELTS/IELTS Indicator test, or online Duolingo English test. No minimum score specified.
    IELTS
    required
    Min If your native language is not English, then you must submit a TOEFL/TOEFL Online test, IELTS/IELTS Indicator test, or online Duolingo English test. No minimum score specified.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $32,590.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in History at Carnegie Mellon University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in History at Carnegie Mellon University is $86,200.
    Is Master of Arts in History at Carnegie Mellon University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in History at Carnegie Mellon University is offered in-person.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in History at Carnegie Mellon University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in History at Carnegie Mellon University: 12 months OPT (US)