Graduate Degrees in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Why earn your master's or Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon University?
At Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, our approach to education is interdisciplinary, collaborative and hands-on. As a graduate student in the humanities and social sciences, you’ll tackle complex, real-world problems and work outside the confines of a single discipline. Dietrich College is your place to take the next step in your career path.
Graduate Programs at Dietrich College
English
Learn more about our master's and Ph.D. programs in translation, rhetoric, literary and cultural studies and professional writing
History
Learn more about our History Ph.D. program
Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology
Learn more about our master's programs in information technology and international relations and political science
Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics
Learn more about our master's and Ph.D. programs in translation, linguistics and second language aquisition
Neuroscience Institute
Learn more about our Ph.D. programs in neural computation and systems neuroscience
Philosophy
Learn more about our master's and Ph.D. programs in philosophy, pure and applied logic, and logic, computation and methodology
Psychology
Learn more about our Ph.D. programs in psychology and cognitive neuroscience
Social and Decision Sciences
Learn more about our Ph.D. program and its seven areas of focus, including behavioral economics, social and decision science, the medical scientist training program and more
Statistics & Data Science
Learn more about our master's in applied data science, our Ph.D. program in statistics and our four cross-disciplinary Ph.D. programs
Graduate Professional Development
We provide opportunities for graduate students to build skills and networks by offering professional development workshops and resources.
Graduate Student Research
Humanities and social sciences graduate students produce groundbreaking research and establish lasting relationships at Carnegie Mellon.
Dietrich College faculty work closely with graduate students, understanding the importance of being good mentors and teachers as well as researchers. Small grants are also available to support graduate research.
From mindfulness meditation apps to information avoidance, browse through Dietrich College graduate students' recent work.
What's it Like to Live in Pittsburgh?
Life in Pittsburgh
Both Forbes and The Economist have named Pittsburgh the Most Livable City in the continental U.S., and once you’ve visited, it’s easy to see why. With affordable housing and accessible public transit, plentiful green space, a thriving cultural district and world famous museums, it’s hard not to fall in love. Explore your new hometown by using your Carnegie Mellon ID card to access public transit and local attractions free of charge.
Life at Carnegie Mellon
Community building and self-care are vital to your success as a graduate student. We’re dedicated to helping Dietrich students foster a healthy work-life balance. Graduate program coordinators host monthly student socials and the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) advocates for graduate student interests and experience.
Cost of Attendance & Financial Assistance
How much does it cost to earn a graduate degree at Dietrich College?
Cost of attendance varies somewhat year-to-year. Carnegie Mellon provides a detailed financial breakdown, including tuition, fees and estimated living expenses for housing and food.
Is financial assistance available for graduate students at Carnegie Mellon?
Individual programs within Dietrich College offer varying degrees of financial support to graduate students through scholarships and fellowships. Federal financial aid is also available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.