Graduate Programs in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago is a major center for finance, logistics, and manufacturing, all of which are adopting AI and advanced analytics. The city combines strong universities with a diverse employer base, from trading firms to Fortune 500 companies.

Programs
45
Universities
15
Degree Levels
Bachelor · Master · Certificate · MBA · Doctoral
Online / Hybrid
28 programs
Avg. Cost
~$61,915

All 45 Programs in Chicago

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BachelorOn-Campus, Online

DePaul University

DePaul University | BS in Computer Science - AI Concentration

💰$163,776 total
4 years
🎯Machine Learning
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BachelorOn-Campus, Online

DePaul University

DePaul University | BS in Computer Science – AI Concentration

💰$160,512 total
4 years
🎯Machine Learning
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MasterOn-Campus, Online

DePaul University

DePaul University | MS in Artificial Intelligence

💰$44,400 total
1.75 years
🎯Computer Vision
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MasterOn-Campus, Online

DePaul University

DePaul University | MS in Cybersecurity

💰$22,944 total
2 years
🎯Cybersecurity (General)
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CertificateOn-Campus, Online

Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology | Certificate in Computational Intelligence

💰$22,212 total
0.5 years
🎯Machine Learning
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BachelorOn-Campus

Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology | BS in Artificial Intelligence

💰$193,440 total
4 years
🎯Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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MasterOn-Campus, Online

Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology | M.A.S. in Cybersecurity

💰$59,232 total
1 year
🎯Cybersecurity (General)
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MasterOn-Campus

Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology | M.S. in Autonomous Systems and Robotics

💰$53,440 total
2 years
🎯Robotics & Autonomous Systems
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MasterOn-Campus

Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology | Master of Engineering in AI for Computer Vision and Control

💰$55,530 total
1.5 years
🎯Computer Vision
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MBAOn-Campus, Online

Saint Xavier University

Saint Xavier University | MBA in Cybersecurity

💰$22,500 total
1.5 years
🎯Cybersecurity (General)
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MBAOn-Campus, Online

Saint Xavier University

Saint Xavier University | MBA Programs in AI, Cybersecurity, Finance & Business Analytics

💰$22,500 total
1 year
🎯Generative AI and LLMs
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CertificateOn-Campus

The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago | Cert. in AI & DS for Leaders

💰$7,500 total
0.67 years
🎯Generative AI and LLMs
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CertificateOn-Campus

The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago | Certificate in AI and Data Science for Leaders

💰$7,500 total
0.67 years
🎯Generative AI and LLMs
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CertificateOn-Campus

The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago | Certificate in AI and DS for Leaders

💰$15,000 total
0.67 years
🎯Generative AI and LLMs
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CertificateOn-Campus

The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago | Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and DS for Leaders

💰$2,800 total
0.15 years
🎯Machine Learning
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MBAOn-Campus

The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago | MBA in Applied AI (concentration)

💰$168,396 total
2 years
🎯Machine Learning
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MasterOnline

University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago | Master of Engineering - AI and Machine Learning

💰$17,136 total
1 year
🎯Computer Vision
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MasterOnline

University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago | Online Master of Engineering – AI and Machine Learning

💰$28,800 total
1 year
🎯Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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MasterOnline

University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago | Master of Engineering in AI & ML

💰$19,656 total
1 year
🎯Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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MasterOn-Campus, Online

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Professional Master of Computer Science (MCS)

💰$19,840 total
1.5 years
🎯Other / General Tech
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BachelorOnline

DePaul University

DePaul University | BA in Professional Studies – Business Administration

💰$22,500 total
4 years
🎯Project Management
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BachelorOnline

University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago | Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

💰$20,000 total
4 years
🎯Finance
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BachelorOnline

Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago | Bachelor of Arts in Management

💰$22,500 total
4 years
🎯Management
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DoctoralOn-Campus

University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago | Ed.D. Urban Education Leadership

💰$60,000 total
4 years
🎯Urban Leadership
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MBAOn-Campus

The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago | University of Chicago Booth School of Business MBA

💰$160,000 total
2 years
🎯Finance & Private Equity
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MBAOn-Campus

Northwestern University

Northwestern University | Kellogg Northwestern Executive MBA (EMBA)

💰$205,000 total
1.75 years
🎯Executive Leadership
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MBAOn-Campus

The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago | Chicago Booth School Executive MBA (EMBA)

💰$200,000 total
1.83 years
🎯Executive Leadership
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DoctoralOnline

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology | PsyD in School Psychology

💰$58,392 total
6 years
🎯School Psychology
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MasterOnline

University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago | MSW – Health

💰$32,000 total
2 years
🎯Social Work (Clinical)
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MasterOnline

Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University | MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner

💰$45,000 total
2 years
🎯Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
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MasterOnline

University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago | MSN – Clinical Nurse Specialist

💰$38,000 total
2 years
🎯Nursing (Clinical Nurse Specialist)
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BachelorOn-campus

Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University | BS in Nursing

💰$55,000 total
4 years
🎯Nursing (Registered Nurse)
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BachelorOn-campus

Resurrection University

Resurrection University | BS in Nursing

💰$38,000 total
4 years
🎯Nursing (Registered Nurse)
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MasterOnline

Rush University

Rush University | MHA

💰$55,000 total
2 years
🎯Healthcare Administration
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MasterOnline

Purdue Global

Purdue Global | MHA – Healthcare Management

💰$30,000 total
2 years
🎯Healthcare Administration
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MasterOnline

Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago | MS in Counseling – Clinical Mental Health

💰$58,000 total
2 years
🎯Mental Health Counseling
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DoctoralOnline

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology | PsyD in Clinical Psychology

💰$110,000 total
5 years
🎯Psychology (PsyD)
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DoctoralOn-campus

Adler University

Adler University | PsyD in Clinical Psychology

💰$105,000 total
5 years
🎯Psychology (PsyD)
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BachelorOnline

Purdue Global

Purdue Global | BS in Criminal Justice

💰$28,000 total
4 years
🎯Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)
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MasterOn-campus

Rush University

Rush University | MS in Communication Disorders and Sciences

💰$55,000 total
2 years
🎯Speech-Language Pathology
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MasterOnline

DePaul University

DePaul University | MS in Finance

🎯Finance
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MasterOnline

Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago | MS in Finance

🎯Finance
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MasterHybrid

Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago | MS in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence specialization)

💰$34,000 total
2 years
🎯Machine Learning
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MasterOnline

Rush University

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MasterOnline

University of Illinois Chicago

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Why study in Chicago?

Choosing Chicago for AI studies lets you see how machine learning is used in high-stakes, operations-heavy environments. Students often work on optimization and predictive models for supply chains, trading, insurance, and industrial systems. The city's transportation hub status also makes it convenient for internships and conferences across the Midwest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What AI career paths are common in Chicago?

Graduates frequently pursue roles in quantitative finance, risk modeling, logistics optimization, manufacturing analytics, and customer analytics for large consumer brands headquartered in the region.

Is Chicago good for students who want both research and industry exposure?

Yes. Students can combine research assistantships with internships or part-time roles at local firms, gaining experience with both academic and production-grade AI projects.

How active is the local AI meetup scene in Chicago?

Chicago hosts regular data science, ML, and AI meetups, as well as industry conferences and hackathons. These events are useful for networking and staying current on how companies are deploying AI in practice.

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