I got my Master's from Georgia Tech with a specialization in machine learning.
Here are the classes I took and the money I paid.
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Here are the classes I took and the money I paid.
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I took 11 classes:
1. Machine Learning
2. Computer Vision
3. Reinforcement Learning
4. Intro to Graduate Algorithms
5. Machine Learning for Trading
6. Database Systems Concepts and Design
7. Software Development Process
8. Software Architecture and Design
1. Machine Learning
2. Computer Vision
3. Reinforcement Learning
4. Intro to Graduate Algorithms
5. Machine Learning for Trading
6. Database Systems Concepts and Design
7. Software Development Process
8. Software Architecture and Design
9. Human-Computer Interaction
10. Advanced Operating Systems
11. Software Analysis and Testing
You only need 30 credits to graduate. I completed 33.
It took me 4 years to go through all the classes (2015-2019).
10. Advanced Operating Systems
11. Software Analysis and Testing
You only need 30 credits to graduate. I completed 33.
It took me 4 years to go through all the classes (2015-2019).
I paid $510 for every 3 credits, and I completed 33 of them, so I ended up paying $5,610 for the classes.
I also paid $310 in term fees. It took me 11 terms to finish, so I paid $3,410.
$5,610 + $3,410 = $9,020 was my total cost.
I also paid $310 in term fees. It took me 11 terms to finish, so I paid $3,410.
$5,610 + $3,410 = $9,020 was my total cost.
If you take more than one class per semester, you will pay less money (it can cost as low as ~$7k.)
I was working full-time the whole time, and I didn't want to rush it.
I was working full-time the whole time, and I didn't want to rush it.
I loved the program. It taught me a lot. It was the reason I started focusing on machine learning professionally.
If you want to know more, follow me @svpino and reply with your question. Happy to help!
If you want to know more, follow me @svpino and reply with your question. Happy to help!
Very good questions:
1. Yes, this was the online program. I had a full-time job and I couldn't afford to quit to go back to school.
2. It was tough but clearly doable. I only took 1 class per semester and had to spend full weekends on it.
1. Yes, this was the online program. I had a full-time job and I couldn't afford to quit to go back to school.
2. It was tough but clearly doable. I only took 1 class per semester and had to spend full weekends on it.
I met their requirement to enroll, so it wasn't hard for me to get in:
1. Having an undergraduate degree related to Computer Science.
2. Having a 3.0 GPA or higher
1. Having an undergraduate degree related to Computer Science.
2. Having a 3.0 GPA or higher
Introduction to Graduate Algorithms was the most challenging class I went through (up there with Machine Learning, perhaps.)
I was a Teaching Assistant for 2 semesters for this class, and many people struggled with it.
I was a Teaching Assistant for 2 semesters for this class, and many people struggled with it.
I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
The 2 most valuable takeaways:
1. Forcing myself to go through the program was extremely valuable. Took me out of my comfort zone.
2. I got some practice analyzing problems without jumping immediately to "solving" them.
The 2 most valuable takeaways:
1. Forcing myself to go through the program was extremely valuable. Took me out of my comfort zone.
2. I got some practice analyzing problems without jumping immediately to "solving" them.
It did require 3 letters of recommendation but they don't have to come from professors.
I had one professor write a letter because we kept in touch, but the other two came from coworkers.
I had one professor write a letter because we kept in touch, but the other two came from coworkers.
It was very effective.
Keep in mind that βfor the most partβ you choose the curses that you want to take.
Availability of curses is also a big factor: as the program advanced, more and more classes became available.
Keep in mind that βfor the most partβ you choose the curses that you want to take.
Availability of curses is also a big factor: as the program advanced, more and more classes became available.
Yeah, I paid before taking each class and when the semester started.
It wasn't a lump sum, but rather bit by bit as I progressed through the program.
Also, notice that you may pay a different amount depending on how aggressive you go with your time.
It wasn't a lump sum, but rather bit by bit as I progressed through the program.
Also, notice that you may pay a different amount depending on how aggressive you go with your time.
Yes, they do accept international students.
I found this on their admission page:
For international applicants, satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS-Academic are required.
I found this on their admission page:
For international applicants, satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS-Academic are required.
The chances of this getting outdated are the same as you'd find in any other university.
Most classes focus on fundamentals with long shelf life. Even then, there are some things that are outdated in comparison with the info you can find online.
Most classes focus on fundamentals with long shelf life. Even then, there are some things that are outdated in comparison with the info you can find online.
If you want to meet my first machine learning professor... and the person responsible for countless sleepless nights, here you have him.
Thank you!
Thank you!
It was very good.
I had outstanding professors βsome of them are world-renown scientists.
The program was 100% remote.
I had outstanding professors βsome of them are world-renown scientists.
The program was 100% remote.
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