Nova Southeastern University

How this program compares

Budget-wise, $29.7K puts this master's program at the 44th percentile on cost — roughly 31% below the $42.9K average across 394 comparable listings. It is one of the 54% of programs in our database offered fully or partly online.

Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: 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 coursework in data structures or algorithms.

About This Program

This degree offers a comprehensive foundation in artificial intelligence theory and the development of intelligent software systems. Coursework concentrates on Machine Learning and Deep Learning. Most students complete it in about 1 year.

Graduates frequently move into roles such as Data Scientist, with reported salaries around $120,000.

Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics and pattern recognition.

Budget planners should note $29.7K estimated total tuition (44th percentile among AI master's programs, below the $42.9K average). That puts it in the mid-range on price among comparable programs.

It is one of 50 AI-related programs we track in Florida, of which about 42% offer an online option. On price, it comes in higher than about 76% of the Florida programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $25.9K.

Career Outcomes

The MS in Artificial Intelligence at Nova Southeastern University (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is oriented toward Data Scientist hiring, with alumni reporting pay near $120,000. Its focus on Machine Learning and Deep Learning maps directly to how employers screen for specialized skills rather than generic degrees. Federal projections for this occupational area point to roughly 23% growth this decade — verify the current figure on the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook before you rely on it.

• 1. AI Engineer
• 2. Machine Learning Engineer
• 3. Data Scientist
• 4. AI Research Scientist

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics and pattern recognition.
• Apply deep learning techniques to computer vision and generative AI systems.
• Develop natural language processing solutions for intelligent systems and chatbots.
• Analyze large datasets using AI-driven data mining and visualization tools.

Curriculum Highlights

The structure covers core topics such as heuristic search, symbolic programming, expert systems, machine vision, and natural language processing.

Top Employers

Top employers include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and IBM.

Admissions

Admission to Nova Southeastern University's MS in Artificial Intelligence generally expects a bachelor's degree. The GRE is optional here — a growing norm among AI programs — so applicants can often lead with coursework, projects and recommendations instead. Deadlines, testing policies and funding change year to year, so confirm the current requirements on the official program page before applying.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

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