University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

How this program compares

At an estimated $28.9K in total tuition, the Online MS in Computer Science (AI/ML/NLP track) sits roughly 32% below the $42.4K average for AI master's programs in our database — placing it in the 45th percentile on cost among the 531 we track at this level. It is one of the 57% of programs in our database offered fully or partly online.

Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related quantitative field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with programming experience and coursework in algorithms, data structures, and linear algebra.

About This Program

A career-advancement master’s track designed for working professionals seeking industry-aligned skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing. Coursework concentrates on Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP). Most students complete it in about 2 years.

Estimated total tuition is $28.9K, below the $42.4K average for AI master's programs in our database and in the 45th percentile on cost at this level. That puts it in the mid-range on price among comparable programs.

Thrive as AI Research Scientist in Cross-Industry AI with machine learning expertise Graduates frequently move into roles such as AI Research Scientist, with reported salaries around $120,000.

Career Outcomes

Thrive as AI Research Scientist in Cross-Industry AI with machine learning expertise

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

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for real-world data problems
• Develop natural language processing systems for text analysis and generation
• Apply deep learning techniques to computer vision and sequence modeling tasks
• Evaluate AI systems for performance, ethics, and scalability

Curriculum Highlights

The 31-credit curriculum focuses on high-demand technologies including software engineering and data science, with flexible online and evening course options available.

Top Employers

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

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related quantitative field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with programming experience and coursework in algorithms, data structures, and linear algebra.

Application Materials

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

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Optional
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)