Graduate Programs in Houston, Texas

Houston is a global center for energy, healthcare, and aerospace, creating strong demand for AI in engineering, operations, and medical applications.

Programs
20
Universities
8
Degree Levels
Doctoral · Master · Bachelor · Certificate · MBA
Online / Hybrid
11 programs
Avg. Cost
~$65,900

All 20 Programs in Houston

View all Texas programs →
DoctoralOn-Campus

Duke University

Duke University | PhD in Computer Science (AI/ML/Robotics)

5 years
🎯Robotics & Autonomous Systems
View program →
MasterOnline

Houston Christian University

Houston Christian University | MS in Artificial Intelligence

💰$17,985 total
1.5 years
🎯AI Ethics/Policy
View program →
MasterHybrid

Houston Christian University

Houston Christian University | MS in Cybersecurity

💰$16,350 total
1 year
🎯Cybersecurity (General)
View program →
BachelorOn-Campus, Online

Houston Community College

Houston Community College | BAT in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

💰$10,140 total
4 years
🎯Machine Learning
View program →
BachelorOn-Campus

Rice University

Rice University | BS in Artificial Intelligence

💰$332,760 total
4 years
🎯Natural Language Processing (NLP)
View program →
MasterOn-Campus

Rice University

Rice University | Master of Computational Science and Engineering (MCSE) - Machine Learning

💰$57,210 total
1.5 years
🎯Deep Learning
View program →
MasterOn-Campus, Online

Rice University

Rice University | Master of Computer Science - AI and Robotics

💰$57,210 total
1.5 years
🎯Computer Vision
View program →
MasterOn-Campus, Online

Rice University

Rice University | Master of Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

💰$104,130 total
1.5 years
🎯Computer Vision
View program →
MasterOn-Campus, Online

Rice University

Rice University | Master of Data Science - Machine Learning

💰$51,677 total
2 years
🎯Natural Language Processing (NLP)
View program →
MasterOnline

Rice University

Rice University | Online Master of Data Science – Machine Learning

💰$51,677 total
1.5 years
🎯Machine Learning
View program →
DoctoralOn-Campus

Rice University

Rice University | PhD in Computer Science (AI & ML)

💰$249,912 total
5 years
🎯Machine Learning
View program →
CertificateOn-Campus

University of Houston

University of Houston | AI and Data Science Graduate Certificate

💰$6,710 total
1 year
🎯Machine Learning
View program →
MasterOn-Campus

University of Houston

University of Houston | MS in Cybersecurity

💰$18,730 total
2 years
🎯Cybersecurity (General)
View program →
MasterOnline, Hybrid

University of Houston

University of Houston | Online MS in Cybersecurity

💰$18,730 total
2 years
🎯Cybersecurity (General)
View program →
MasterOn-Campus, Online

University of Houston–Downtown

University of Houston–Downtown | Master of Security Management

💰$15,885 total
2 years
🎯Cybersecurity Management, Risk & Governance
View program →
MasterOnline

The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin | Master's in Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

💰$12,000 total
1.5 years
🎯Natural Language Processing (NLP)
View program →
MBAOn-Campus

Rice University

Rice University | Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business MBA

💰$162,500 total
2 years
🎯Energy Management
View program →
MasterOnline

University of Houston

University of Houston | University of Houston MSW

💰$22,500 total
2 years
🎯Clinical Health
View program →
MasterOnline

University of Houston–Clear Lake

University of Houston–Clear Lake | MHA

💰$22,000 total
2 years
🎯Healthcare Administration
View program →
MasterOn-Campus

University of Houston

University of Houston | MS in Computer Science

💰$24,000 total
2 years
🎯Artificial Intelligence
View program →

National Program Rankings

Comparing programs in Houston? See how they rank nationally across these categories:

Top AI Master's Programs

Ranked by outcomes & research strength

Top ML Master's Programs

Machine learning & deep learning focus

Top Data Science Programs

MS Data Science rankings

Top Cybersecurity Programs

MS Cybersecurity rankings

Top AI Bachelor's Programs

Undergraduate AI program rankings

Best Online MSW Programs

Social work & licensure

Why study in Houston?

Studying AI in Houston lets you apply machine learning to real-world problems in energy production, logistics, and healthcare. Students can work with companies modernizing legacy infrastructure, hospitals adopting predictive analytics, and aerospace organizations exploring autonomous systems and simulation.

AI Salary Guide →AI Career Paths →All guides & rankings →

Frequently Asked Questions

Which industries in Houston are most active in AI?

Energy and petrochemicals, healthcare, logistics, and aerospace all use AI for forecasting, anomaly detection, optimization, and safety monitoring.

Is Houston suitable for students interested in scientific and engineering applications of AI?

Yes. Many projects involve physics-informed ML, time-series forecasting, and risk modeling tied to engineering and scientific domains.

What is the cost of living like for AI students in Houston?

Housing and everyday costs are generally lower than in San Francisco or New York, which can make multi-year programs more affordable.

More Cities in Texas

Ready to Find Your Program?

Explore all 20 programs in Houston, compare nationally ranked programs, or use our matcher to find your best fit.

All Texas ProgramsNational Rankings →Program MatcherSalary Guide