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    Master of Arts in Professional Writing (MAPW)

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    Pittsburgh, USMAIn-person3 years
    $79,500.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    38
    Credits

    Master of Arts in Professional Writing (MAPW) at Carnegie Mellon University is a 38-credit, 3-year, in-person MA program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $79,500.

    About the program

    The program offers a flexible curriculum with six core courses in professional and technical writing, style, rhetorical grammar, document design, information architecture, and research methods, plus six electives tailored to career interests such as technical writing, science communication, and content strategy. It includes a required professional internship and emphasizes practical skills for communication roles in various industries.

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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    First Deadline 2027
    Jan 7, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: a minimum score of 25 on each of the 4 subtests, for an overall minimum score of 102.
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: a minimum score of 7.5 on each of the 4 subtests.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,712.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Professional Writing (MAPW) at Carnegie Mellon University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Professional Writing (MAPW) at Carnegie Mellon University is $79,500 across 38 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Professional Writing (MAPW) at Carnegie Mellon University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Professional Writing (MAPW) at Carnegie Mellon University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Professional Writing (MAPW) at Carnegie Mellon University take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Professional Writing (MAPW) at Carnegie Mellon University is structured around 3 years and 38 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in Professional Writing (MAPW) at Carnegie Mellon University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in Professional Writing (MAPW) at Carnegie Mellon University: 12 months OPT (US)