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    Master of Software Engineering (MSE)

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    Pittsburgh, USMSEIn-person16 months
    STEM-OPT
    $108,000.00
    Tuition
    over 16mo
    $100.00
    App fee

    Master of Software Engineering (MSE) at Carnegie Mellon University is a 16-month, in-person MSE program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $108,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program teaches software engineering practices including product management, agile methods, requirements engineering, project management, quality assurance, software architecture, and DevOps. It emphasizes leadership, communication, and management skills for experienced professionals through coursework and a capstone project or term paper.

    Focus: coursework
    US News Engineering #7
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $113,617.00
    Avg starting salary
    $32,590.00
    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 Software Engineering (MSE) at Carnegie Mellon University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Software Engineering (MSE) at Carnegie Mellon University is $108,000.
    Is Master of Software Engineering (MSE) at Carnegie Mellon University online or in-person?
    Master of Software Engineering (MSE) at Carnegie Mellon University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Software Engineering (MSE) at Carnegie Mellon University take to complete?
    Master of Software Engineering (MSE) at Carnegie Mellon University is structured around 16 months.
    What GPA is required for Master of Software Engineering (MSE) at Carnegie Mellon University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.5 QPA
    Is Master of Software Engineering (MSE) at Carnegie Mellon University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Software Engineering (MSE) at Carnegie Mellon University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.