Graduate Programs in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is a key AI policy and government technology center, with agencies, contractors, and think tanks exploring AI for security, public services, and regulation.

Programs
15
Universities
6
Degree Levels
Bachelor · MBA · Certificate · Master · Doctoral
Online / Hybrid
9 programs
Avg. Cost
~$83,634

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BachelorOn-Campus

American University

American University | BS in Business Analytics and AI

💰$181,440 total
4 years
🎯Machine Learning
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MBAOn-Campus

American University

American University | Dual MBA + MS in Analytics & AI

💰$66,000 total
1.75 years
🎯Generative AI and LLMs
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CertificateOn-Campus, Online

American University

American University | Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics and AI

💰$24,960 total
1 year
🎯Machine Learning
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MasterOn-Campus, Online, Hybrid

American University

American University | MS in Business Analytics and AI

💰$68,640 total
1 year
🎯Machine Learning
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BachelorOn-Campus

American University

American University | Undergraduate Major in Business Analytics & AI

💰$249,600 total
4 years
🎯Machine Learning
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BachelorOn-Campus

The Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America | BS in Artificial Intelligence

💰$293,580 total
4 years
🎯Machine Learning
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CertificateOn-Campus

George Washington University

George Washington University | Elective: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

💰$6,510 total
0.04 years
🎯Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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DoctoralOnline

George Washington University

George Washington University | Doctor of Engineering in AI and Machine Learning

💰$84,000 total
2 years
🎯Generative AI and LLMs
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CertificateOn-Campus, Online

George Washington University

George Washington University | Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

💰$24,912 total
1 year
🎯Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
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MasterOnline

George Washington University

George Washington University | Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

💰$36,000 total
1 year
🎯Computer Vision
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CertificateOnline

Georgetown University

Georgetown University | Certificate in AI Governance and Compliance

💰$2,995 total
0.12 years
🎯AI Ethics/Policy
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MBAOn-Campus, Online

Georgetown University

Georgetown University | Master's in Artificial Intelligence Management

💰$50,550 total
2 years
🎯AI Ethics/Policy
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MasterOn-Campus

Howard University

Howard University | Accelerated MS in Computer Science - Algorithms and Machine Learning

💰$63,690 total
1 year
🎯Machine Learning
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MasterOn-Campus, Online

University of the Potomac

University of the Potomac | MS in Computer Science - AI Concentration

💰$18,000 total
2 years
🎯Generative AI and LLMs
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MasterOnline

George Washington University

George Washington University | MS in Data Analytics

🎯Data Analytics
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Why study in Washington?

Studying AI in Washington, D.C. gives you exposure to how governments and institutions think about responsible AI deployment. Students can work on projects related to national security, cybersecurity, healthcare systems, and public policy, often in collaboration with federal agencies or NGOs. It is an ideal environment if you care about AI governance, ethics, and large-scale public-sector applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of AI roles exist in Washington, D.C.?

Roles include data scientist and ML engineer positions in government agencies and contractors, plus policy analyst and technical advisor roles focused on AI governance and regulation.

Is D.C. a good city if I'm more interested in AI policy than pure engineering?

Yes. D.C. is one of the best places in the world to combine technical AI knowledge with policy, law, ethics, or international relations.

Can I work on sensitive or classified AI projects as a student?

Some internships and early-career roles require security clearances, but there are also many unclassified projects and research collaborations that students can join while they complete their degrees.

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