MA

Master's in AI
On-Campus, Online

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

MS in Artificial Intelligence

  • Worcester
About This Program

This interdisciplinary master’s degree equips students with a strong foundation in AI techniques and the technical expertise required for industry or government roles.

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What You'll Learn

Students foster proficiency in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and AI ethics through experiential learning and cutting-edge research opportunities.

For detailed, official program information including specific curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and application requirements:
Typical Curriculum Structure
The 30-credit-hour program requires five core courses in areas like knowledge representation and interaction, plus a team-based capstone project or a research thesis.
Typical Course Topics
1. Machine Learning Foundations 2. Deep Learning and Neural Networks 3. Natural Language Processing 4. Computer Vision 5. AI Ethics and Responsible AI 6. Reinforcement Learning
Program Specializations:
AI Ethics/Policy
Machine Learning
View the exact, up-to-date curriculum on the official program website
Typical Admissions Requirements
A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with programming experience and quantitative background; GRE is optional.
Academic Requirements (Typical)

β€’ Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree
β€’ GRE/GMAT: Optional
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

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

Estimated Industry Salary
AI Engineer: $120,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
23.0%
Projected 2024-2034 (BLS)
Common Career Paths:
1. Machine Learning Engineer 2. AI Research Scientist 3. Data Scientist 4. Computer Vision Engineer
Top AI Employers (Industry-Wide):
Top employers include Microsoft, IBM, MathWorks, and Mass General Brigham.
Program Details
Duration
  • 2 Year
Tuition
  • 50,700
Format
On-Campus, Online
Specializations
AI Ethics/Policy
Machine Learning