| School Name | Highlights | Annual Estimated Tuition & Fees |
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| University of Central Florida | - 30 credit hour program
- Hybrid learning format
- Focus on AI and data analytics
- No thesis required
- Semester-long project included
- Prepares for AI Analyst roles
- Opportunity for Ph.D. advancement
- $36,300 total cost
| - $7,100 - $10,600 (Graduate In-State)
- $22,900 - $34,400 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| University of Central Missouri | - HLC-accredited program.
- Flexible hybrid learning options.
- 95% employment rate post-graduation.
- Focus on machine learning, data visualization.
- Access to state-of-the-art labs.
- Opportunities for research and hackathons.
- Strategic location near tech companies.
- Competitive tuition rates.
| - $8,000 - $11,900 (Graduate In-State)
- $14,800 - $22,200 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| Georgia Southern University | - Specialization in Machine Learning.
- 30 credit hours.
- Online, hybrid, or in-person.
- In-state tuition $277/credit.
- Internationally recognized faculty.
- Provisional admittance available.
- Flexible delivery options.
- Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s.
| - $5,200 - $7,800 (Graduate In-State)
- $17,100 - $25,700 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| University of Arizona | - STEM-designated program
- Concentration in Machine Learning
- On-campus in Tucson, AZ
- Complete in 18 months
- 30 academic credits required
- Capstone project or internship
- Average salary $98K
- In-state and out-of-state tuition options
| - $11,500 - $17,300 (Graduate In-State)
- $27,200 - $40,800 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | - 30-credit program.
- Project-oriented education.
- Affordable tuition rates.
- Personalized curriculum paths.
- Strong career outcomes.
- Diverse faculty expertise.
- On-campus and online options.
- Focus on current tech trends.
| - $8,100 - $12,100 (Graduate In-State)
- $16,500 - $24,800 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| California State University-Long Beach | - STEM-designated program
- 21-month duration
- Evening and Saturday classes
- $31,500 program cost
- No GMAT/GRE required
- Python, AWS, SQL, Tableau tools
- Hands-on learning approach
- Textbooks and materials included
| - $6,800 - $10,100 (Graduate In-State)
- $14,400 - $21,500 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| University of Rhode Island | - Online program flexibility
- Focus on Machine Learning
- Data Visualization and Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence concentration
- $887 per credit tuition
- No GRE required
- R and Python programming needed
- Calculus prerequisite
| - $14,000 - $20,900 (Graduate In-State)
- $25,600 - $38,300 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| Old Dominion University | - Online and on-campus options.
- Concentration in AI and Machine Learning.
- Capstone project for real-world experience.
- Project-based learning across industries.
- Develop statistical and data management skills.
- Competitive tuition for Virginia residents.
- Financial aid and scholarships available.
- Requires related bachelor's degree for admission.
| - $11,900 - $17,800 (Graduate In-State)
- $28,000 - $42,000 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| University of Illinois Chicago | - 100% online program.
- Complete in 12 months.
- $896 per credit hour.
- Focus on AI and ML.
- No thesis required.
- 36 credit hours.
- 8-week accelerated terms.
- Flexible pacing options.
| - $13,800 - $20,700 (Graduate In-State)
- $22,900 - $34,400 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| The University of Texas at Austin | - 100% online program.
- Focus on Machine Learning.
- Covers Natural Language Processing.
- Includes Computer Vision.
- Affordable $10,000 tuition.
- Flexible asynchronous courses.
- World-class faculty.
- 30-hour program.
| - $9,600 - $14,400 (Graduate In-State)
- $18,400 - $27,500 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | - 30-credit master's degree.
- Concentration in Machine Learning.
- On-campus delivery.
- Full-time and part-time options.
- GRE waiver available.
- STEM-OPT eligible.
- Scholarships and financial aid.
- High return on investment.
| - $12,800 - $19,300 (Graduate In-State)
- $22,700 - $34,100 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| Indiana University-Bloomington | - Concentration in Machine Learning
- 1.5 to 2 years completion
- Campus-based program
- High employment rate
- Average salary $126,067
- Internship opportunities
- Research with faculty
- Financial aid available
| - $9,300 - $13,900 (Graduate In-State)
- $26,700 - $40,100 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | - 100% Online
- No GRE Required
- Three Concentration Options
- 18-24 Months to Complete
- $25,830 In-State Tuition
- 10 Courses Total
- Flexible Scheduling
- Live Online Classes
| - $10,900 - $16,300 (Graduate In-State)
- $25,700 - $38,500 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| Western Washington University | - Concentration in Machine Learning
- Campus-based program
- Financial aid available
- Diverse student community
- Strong alumni network
- Research opportunities
- Real-world project focus
- Admission in multiple quarters
| - $10,800 - $16,100 (Graduate In-State)
- $21,300 - $31,900 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| Portland State University | - 45 credits required
- Campus-based program
- Concentration in AI & ML
- Thesis option available
- Prepares for Ph.D. studies
- Requires bachelor's degree
- Core courses in theory
- Programming practice courses
| - $13,800 - $20,600 (Graduate In-State)
- $19,800 - $29,600 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| Drexel University | - On-campus program.
- Full-time or part-time options.
- 45 credits required.
- Thesis and non-thesis options.
- Cutting-edge software tools.
- Taught by research experts.
- Philadelphia location benefits.
- Research opportunities available.
| - $29,700 - $44,500 (Graduate)
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| Campbellsville University | - 12-month completion time.
- $580 per credit hour.
- Online flexible learning.
- STEM program focus.
- Expert faculty guidance.
- Practical coursework included.
- No application fee.
- Accepts up to 12 transfer credits.
| - $7,900 - $11,900 (Graduate)
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| Saint Louis University | - Campus-based program.
- Specializations in key AI areas.
- Ethical AI development focus.
- Proximity to tech and Fortune 500 companies.
- STEM bachelor's required for admission.
- $42,000 total program cost.
- Financial aid options available.
- Research thesis or capstone project.
| - $19,600 - $29,400 (Graduate)
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| Hofstra University | - No GRE required.
- 30 semester hours.
- Hands-on co-op program.
- Scholarships available.
- Expert faculty.
- State-of-the-art facilities.
- Rolling admissions.
- Focus on machine learning.
| - $24,000 - $35,900 (Graduate)
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| Temple University | - Concentration in Machine Learning
- Campus-based program
- Competitive tuition rates
- Options for project or thesis
- Focus on AI and data science
- Prepares for tech and research careers
- Hands-on learning experiences
- Bachelor's degree required for admission
| - $17,600 - $26,400 (Graduate In-State)
- $22,800 - $34,200 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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| Western Governors University | - Online program
- Focus on AI and ML
- Flexible pacing
- Tuition per term
- Ethical AI practices
- No GRE/GMAT required
- Prepares for tech roles
- Includes NLP training
| - $7,100 - $10,600 (Graduate)
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| Northeastern University | - 32 credit hours required
- Concentration in Machine Learning
- Campus-based program
- Located in Boston, MA
- Financial aid available
- Co-op opportunities
- Cutting-edge research facilities
- Industry connections
| - $22,500 - $33,700 (Graduate)
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| Harvard University | - 12 courses required
- 3 semesters minimum
- Machine Learning concentration
- Campus-based program
- No formal prerequisites
- Background in calculus needed
- Programming fluency required
- Interdisciplinary field
| - $44,400 - $66,500 (Graduate)
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| Colorado State University Global | - 30 credit program.
- $675 per credit.
- 100% online.
- No out-of-state tuition.
- Flexible 8-week courses.
- 12 start dates yearly.
- Transfer up to 15 credits.
- Prerequisites in math required.
| - $7,200 - $10,800 (Graduate)
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| University of California-Los Angeles | - Online and flexible.
- Part-time, two years.
- Cost: $39,600 total.
- GRE waiver possible.
- Tools: PyTorch, TensorFlow.
- Ethical AI focus.
- Tailored study plans.
- No. 1 online engineering.
| - $11,100 - $16,700 (Graduate In-State)
- $23,200 - $34,800 (Graduate Non-Resident)
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