Virginia has a small but growing selection of graduate programs focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and applied data science. Washington University of Science and Technology in Alexandria offers a career-focused option built around data analysis, AI systems, and a practical capstone.
Virginia Machine Learning and AI Master’s Programs
| School | Location | Program | Format | Tuition | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University of Science and Technology | Alexandria | MS in Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | Online; confirm with WUST | $25,380 standard; $12,690 online | About 18 months |
Choosing a Virginia Program
WUST is a practical choice for students who want a combined data science and AI curriculum instead of a broad computer science degree. The program covers machine learning, advanced Python, databases, data visualization, big-data platforms, cloud systems, and business analytics.
Prospective students should confirm the delivery format and the final course sequence with WUST. The program page is newer than the university’s available 2025–2026 catalog, so the catalog does not yet provide a program-specific curriculum table.