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Master's in AI
Online

Purdue University

MS in Artificial Intelligence

  • West Lafayette
About This Program

A professional master’s degree from Purdue’s West Lafayette campus that provides foundational AI knowledge applicable to careers in engineering, business, and communication.

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What You'll Learn

Students acquire technical skills in machine learning and programming while learning to evaluate the performance and social implications of artificial intelligence systems.

For detailed, official program information including specific curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and application requirements:
Typical Curriculum Structure
The program includes core interdisciplinary courses, a capstone experience, and specialized tracks focusing on either technical development or AI management and policy.
Typical Course Topics
1. Machine Learning and Supervised Learning 2. Deep Learning and Neural Networks 3. Natural Language Processing 4. Computer Vision and Image Recognition 5. Reinforcement Learning and Decision Making 6. Advanced Data Analytics and Large-Scale Computing
Program Specializations:
AI Ethics/Policy
Machine Learning
View the exact, up-to-date curriculum on the official program website
Typical Admissions Requirements
Applicants typically need a bachelor's degree with a strong foundation in computer science, mathematics, or a related field, along with a competitive GPA (3.0+) and demonstrated programming experience. GRE scores are often required or recommended.
Academic Requirements (Typical)

β€’ Degree Required: Master of Science (MS)
β€’ GRE: Required or Recommended
β€’ TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

Application Materials (Typical)

β€’ Statement of Purpose: Required
β€’ Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
β€’ Resume: Required
β€’ Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Application Timeline

Most programs have rolling admissions or deadlines in early winter for fall admission. Check the official program website for exact dates.

Career Opportunities in AI

Position as Machine Learning Engineer in Cross-Industry AI with machine learning expertise

Estimated Industry Salary
AI/Machine Learning Engineer: $120,000 Data Scientist: $115,000 Research Scientist: $125,000 AI Systems Developer: $118,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
36.0%
Projected 2024-2034 (BLS)
Common Career Paths:
1. Machine Learning Engineer 2. AI Research Scientist 3. Data Scientist 4. AI Systems Architect
Top AI Employers (Industry-Wide):
Top employers include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, IBM, and government research institutions like national laboratories and defense agencies.
Program Details
Duration
  • 2 Year
Tuition
  • 28,000
Format
Online
Specializations
AI Ethics/Policy
Machine Learning