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    Master of Educational Technology and Applied Learning Science (METALS)

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    Pittsburgh, USMSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $54,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Cohort
    students
    153
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Master of Educational Technology and Applied Learning Science (METALS) at Carnegie Mellon University is a 153-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $54,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program training students to apply evidence-based research in learning sciences to design, develop, and evaluate educational technologies and instruction. Covers learning principles, technology design, implementation, and culminates in a capstone project with an external client.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min There is no minimum GRE required.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min For the iBT, a minimum score of 25 in each of the subsections is strongly preferred although on occasion we will accept students with a speaking score of 23 or 24.
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS minimum subscores: Reading 7, Listening 7, Speaking 7.5, Writing 6.5.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $21,872.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Educational Technology and Applied Learning Science (METALS) at Carnegie Mellon University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Educational Technology and Applied Learning Science (METALS) at Carnegie Mellon University is $54,000 across 153 required credits.
    Is Master of Educational Technology and Applied Learning Science (METALS) at Carnegie Mellon University online or in-person?
    Master of Educational Technology and Applied Learning Science (METALS) at Carnegie Mellon University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Educational Technology and Applied Learning Science (METALS) at Carnegie Mellon University take to complete?
    Master of Educational Technology and Applied Learning Science (METALS) at Carnegie Mellon University is structured around 1 year and 153 credits.
    Is Master of Educational Technology and Applied Learning Science (METALS) at Carnegie Mellon University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Educational Technology and Applied Learning Science (METALS) at Carnegie Mellon University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Master of Educational Technology and Applied Learning Science (METALS) at Carnegie Mellon University cohort?
    Master of Educational Technology and Applied Learning Science (METALS) at Carnegie Mellon University typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.