Graduate Degrees in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Why earn your master's or Ph.D. at 好色先生TV?
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鈥檒l 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.
Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology (CMIST)
Learn more about our master's programs in information technology, security and international relations
Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics (LCAL)
Learn more about our master's and Ph.D. programs in translation, linguistics and second language acquisition
Neuroscience Institute
Learn more about our Master's and 聽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, cognitive neuroscience and behavior and decision research
Social and Decision Sciences
Learn more about our Ph.D. program and its seven areas of focus, including behavioral economics and marketing, social and decision science, the medical scientist training program and more
Statistics & Data Science
Learn more about our master's programs in applied data science and statistics, our Ph.D. program in statistics, our four cross-disciplinary Ph.D. programs and our online graduate certificate program in data science
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.
Learn more about research opportunities for graduate students
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鈥檝e visited, it鈥檚 easy to see why. With affordable housing and accessible public transit, plentiful green space, a thriving cultural district and world famous museums, it鈥檚 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鈥檙e 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.