Invest In Your Future
By enrolling in our graduate-level programs, you'll be investing in your professional growth to broaden the scope of your career. We know this is a significant investment. Not just for you, but for your family as well.
Scholarship Opportunities
All students who submit their application by the priority deadline will receive a particle scholarship to help offset the cost of tuition. If admitted to the program, the amount of your award will be communicated with your admissions letter.
Students who submit after the priority deadline may be eligible for any remaining scholarships that are still available. But we highly encourage you to apply by the priority deadline if you are interested in a scholarship award.
In addition, Carnegie Mellon alumni are eligible for a fellowship to the Graduate Certificate in AI Engineering Fundamentals worth up to 20% of tuition. Indicate your alumni status within the application to be eligible.
So, what is the investment per course?
Below is a tuition breakdown for the AI Engineering Fundamentals and the Advanced AI Models for Engineering certificates during the 2025/2026 academic year:
Graduate Certificate in AI Engineering Fundamentals
| Course | Units | Investment |
|---|---|---|
|
Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence for Engineers |
12 units |
$8,484 |
|
Introduction to Deep Learning |
12 units |
$8,484 |
|
Total Investment |
$16,968 |
|
Graduate Certificate in Advanced AI Models for Engineering
| Course | Units | Investment |
|---|---|---|
|
Advanced AI Models for Engineering |
12 units |
$8,484 |
|
Generative AI with Applications |
12 units |
$8,484 |
|
Total Investment |
$16,968 |
|
- For each certificate, an additional technology fee of approximately $240 will be assessed each semester (subject to change).
- The rates above are for the 2025/2026 academic year only. If the certificates are not completed within that time frame, tuition may increase slightly for the following academic year.
Monthly Payment Plan
CMU provides a monthly payment option, managed by Nelnet Campus Commerce, designed to help students spread out tuition payments into manageable monthly installments. This plan also offers the ease of online enrollment. Should you be admitted and choose to join us, we recommend registering for this plan early to fully benefit from the range of payment options available.
Here’s an example of how it would work. Jake is planning to start the program in the Spring and was awarded $1000 scholarship per course.
| SAMPLE SPRING SEMESTER | AI & ML For Engineers | $8,484 |
| Scholarship | - $1,000 | |
| Remaining Balance | $7,484 | |
| Down Payment - Due Dec. 20 | $1,497 | |
| Payment #1 - Due Jan. 1 | $1,497 | |
| Payment #2 - Due Feb. 1 | $1,497 | |
| Payment #3 - Due March 1 | $1,497 | |
| Payment #4 - Due April 1 |
$1,497 |
Financial Aid & Private Loans
Employer Tuition Reimbursement
Using your company tuition reimbursement benefit can help to significantly offset the cost of tuition, especially if you start in the fall and your tuition plan restarts every calendar year.
Here’s an example of how it would work. Jordan is planning to start the program in the Fall and was awarded $1000 scholarship per course. Her company provides $5000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
| FALL | AI & ML For Engineers | $8,484 |
| Scholarship | - $1,000 | |
| Tuition Reimbursement | - $5,000 | |
| Remaining Balance | $2,484 |
| SPRING | Intro to Deep Learning | $8,484 |
| Scholarship | - $1,000 | |
| Tuition Reimbursement | - $5,000 | |
| Remaining Balance | $2,484 |
As you can see, Jordan is maximizing her tuition reimbursement across two years resulting in remaining tuition of only $2484 per semester.
If your employer isn’t sure about supporting the program, share the following to illustrate the value and benefits of a CMU online certificate:
- Consists of two transcripted, credit-bearing courses (not just continuing education units) taught by full-time Carnegie Mellon professors.
- Will equip you with fundamental skills in AI, machine learning, and deep neural networks from expert faculty at one of the top-ranked engineering programs in the world, renowned for their work in engineering, AI and machine learning.
- Will prepare you for the next wave of innovation in engineering. When you complete the certificates, you’ll be ready to implement AI techniques in your job right from the get-go.
- Are delivered completely online, which means you can take classes on your own time while maintaining your normal work schedule.
Not sure how to approach your employer? Need specific documents to proceed with enrollment? Call 412-501-2150 or send an email to apply@online.cmu.edu with your inquiries. If this is the next step in your professional journey, we’re here to help you realize your dreams.
CMU Employee Tuition Reimbursement
GI Bill Funding
We currently provide GI Bill funding for the AI Engineering Fundamentals online graduate certificate only.* Carnegie Mellon University provides services to veterans and their dependents who are eligible for Veterans Education Benefits under the Montgomery G.I. Bill®, Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program. Please note, our online graduate certificates are not currently eligible for the Yellow Ribbon program.
The process starts with an application directly to Veterans Affairs and once approved, you will provide your Certificate of Eligibility to the Carnegie Mellon Veterans Affairs Coordinator. Contact Information and additional details about the process can be found here.
Students eligible for GI Bill funding may receive scholarship awards prior to full GI Bill funding confirmation. Scholarship awards will be adjusted to reflect GI Bill funding and cannot exceed the cost of tuition/fees.
*We are actively working on approval for the Advanced AI Models for Engineering certificate and will continue to update this website with our progress.