Wentworth Institute of Technology

How this program compares

Budget-wise, $38.3K puts this master's program at the 59th percentile on cost — roughly 11% below the $42.9K average across 394 comparable listings. It runs on a part-time schedule (on-campus).

Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a closely related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Relevant coursework in programming, data structures, and calculus is typically required or expected.

About This Program

This program provides advanced training in AI, machine learning, and software engineering, preparing graduates for leadership roles in dynamic tech fields. Most students complete it in about 1.5 years.

Budget planners should note $38.3K estimated total tuition (59th 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 27 AI-related programs we track in Massachusetts, of which about 56% offer an online option. On price, it comes in cheaper than about 69% of the Massachusetts programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $58.9K.

Graduates frequently move into roles such as Machine Learning Engineer, with reported salaries around $125,000.

Design and implement machine learning models using supervised and unsupervised techniques for real-world applications.

Career Outcomes

Wentworth Institute of Technology positions this master track for Machine Learning Engineer careers — typical offers cluster around $125,000. Its focus on Machine Learning and AI Engineering / Applied AI maps directly to how employers screen for specialized skills rather than generic degrees. Federal projections for this occupational area point to roughly 35% growth this decade — verify the current figure on the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook before you rely on it.

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

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models using supervised and unsupervised techniques for real-world applications
• Develop deep learning architectures and neural networks for complex pattern recognition and prediction tasks
• Apply natural language processing and computer vision methods to solve domain-specific problems
• Conduct practical ML research, optimize algorithms for performance, and evaluate model effectiveness using statistical methods

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum features core courses in modern computing, classical AI, and machine learning, with electives in natural language processing and deep learning.

Top Employers

Top employers include Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI, IBM, Tesla, and government research institutions like NIST and national laboratories.

Admissions

Admission to Wentworth Institute of Technology's MS in Applied Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning generally expects a master of science (ms). 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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