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Earn a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Online

Colorado State University Global’s online M.S. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning prepares technically trained professionals to design, evaluate, and deploy intelligent systems—ethically and at scale—without stepping away from their careers.

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Total credits

30 Transfer up to 15 credits to finish your degree faster.

Delivery

100% online Our 8-week courses are 100% online, asynchronous, and fully flexible.

Cost per credit

$675 No out of state tuition. No fees. No tuition increases. Guaranteed.

Courses

10 Finish in 9-20 months, based on course load and transfer credits.

Advance Into High-Demand AI & Machine Learning Careers

CSU Global’s Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is designed for working professionals with prior technical or quantitative coursework who want applied—not purely theoretical—AI roles. This is not an entry-level degree in programming or analytics. It is built for professionals ready to move into advanced AI roles and emphasizes applied, employer-ready skills that connect advanced theory to real-world problem-solving.

Gain Job-Ready AI Skills Employers Need Now

You’ll build expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, algorithms, computer vision, and software development—skills employers are hiring for across high-growth industries. Graduates apply AI and ML techniques to real-world scenarios, design intelligent systems, integrate data-driven solutions, and evaluate performance and outcomes.

Built for Working Professionals—100% Online

Designed to fit real careers and real schedules:

  • Program format: 30 credits, 100% online
  • Course structure: Accelerated 8-week courses with multiple start dates
  • Admissions: No GRE required. Simple online application. Start in as little as one month.
  • Cost clarity: $675 per credit. No out-of-state tuition. No fees.
  • Time to completion: About 20 months, taking one course at a time
  • Flexibility: Finish sooner with transfer credits or a higher course load
  • Student support: Structured pacing, consistent deadlines, and faculty support
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Get a degree that pays off—literally

Tuition you can count on

CSU Global offers a tuition guarantee that is second to none. Once enrolled at CSU Global, we guarantee your tuition rate will remain the same from your first class to your last.

An investment you can afford

To make things even more affordable, more than 95% of students receive financial aid or employer tuition benefits.

Earn a master’s degree that could pay for itself in under a year

Graduates have reported salary increases of up to 33% after completing the program.

Total program cost (no transfer credits): $20,250

Median reported salary increase:

  • $25,500 within 1-2 years
  • $39,000 within 3-5 years

Career paths supported by this degree

This program prepares graduates for advanced AI roles, including:

Machine Learning Engineer – Median salary $160,000¹

AI Engineer – Median salary $155,000¹

Data Scientist – Median salary $112,590²

AI Solutions Architect – Median salary $170,000¹

¹ Salary estimates based on aggregated job market data (e.g., Glassdoor, LinkedIn, industry reports).
² U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 median pay. Roles such as Machine Learning Engineer and AI Engineer are commonly classified under Software Developers or Computer & Information Research Scientists by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Courses

CSU Global’s online M.S. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning builds skills in programming, algorithms, and intelligent systems while preparing graduates to design and evaluate AI and ML solutions for real-world applications.

Prerequisites

Students applying for this degree must have taken an advanced course in Discrete Mathematics, and an advanced course in Probability and Statistics. Students who do not meet this requirement can seek admission with the program chair approval. Students admitted with approval from the program chair who did not meet the requirements will be required to take one or both of the following CSU Global pre-requisite course work or equivalent:

  • MTH350 – Discrete Mathematics
  • MIS446 – Statistics for Data Analytics Using R

To meet pre-requisite requirements for admission, students must complete the above coursework within 12 months of starting and maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Students should reference the provisional admissions policy in the university catalog for additional admission requirements.

Note: Some Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning students may also be required to take RES500 – Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis as part of their program if they have an undergraduate GPA below 3.00. In this case, the degree is 33 credits.

Career Outlook for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

This Career Outlook combines extensive labor market data to help you evaluate the careers that match your strengths and interests, and where those careers are thriving. Please explore the national and state data, as you compare the careers related to this program.

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Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median Salary$170,234
5-Yr Growth8.9%

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Computer and Information Systems Managers are expected to grow by 8.9% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$103,462
25%
$133,290
Mid Level
50%
$170,234
75%
$215,761
Senior Level
90%
$348,083

Annual Job Openings

50,301

5-Year Growth

8.9%

Top Specialized Skills

Artificial IntelligenceGovernanceScalabilityComputer ScienceAutomationDigital TransformationInfluencing Without AuthorityWorkflow ManagementContinuous Improvement ProcessCyber Security

Top Common & Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOperationsManagementInnovationInfluencing SkillsPlanningInformation TechnologyProblem SolvingStrategic Planning
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Computer Programmers
Median Salary$94,885
5-Yr Growth-0.4%

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Computer Programmers are expected to shrink by 0.4% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$48,323
25%
$67,307
Mid Level
50%
$94,885
75%
$128,291
Senior Level
90%
$170,994

Annual Job Openings

7,271

5-Year Growth

-0.4%

Top Specialized Skills

Computer ScienceSQL (Programming Language)SAS (Software)Project ManagementWorkflow ManagementAutomationPython (Programming Language)Clinical TrialsR (Programming Language)Statistics

Top Common & Soft Skills

CommunicationTroubleshooting (Problem Solving)Problem SolvingManagementOperationsDetail OrientedPlanningLeadershipResearchMathematics
06/30/2026 12:16 PM | 06/30/2026 12:16 PM
Computer Systems Analysts
Median Salary$103,407
5-Yr Growth6.0%

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Computer Systems Analysts are expected to grow by 6.0% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$61,965
25%
$80,025
Mid Level
50%
$103,407
75%
$133,617
Senior Level
90%
$170,864

Annual Job Openings

33,350

5-Year Growth

6.0%

Top Specialized Skills

Workflow ManagementComputer ScienceProject ManagementSystems AnalysisAuditingBusiness RequirementsSQL (Programming Language)AutomationSAP ApplicationsBusiness Process

Top Common & Soft Skills

CommunicationManagementTroubleshooting (Problem Solving)OperationsProblem SolvingLeadershipInformation TechnologyPlanningDetail OrientedCoordinating
06/30/2026 12:16 PM | 06/30/2026 12:16 PM
Robotics Engineers
Median Salary$118,079
5-Yr Growth3.1%

Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Robotics Engineers are expected to grow by 3.1% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$60,094
25%
$83,797
Mid Level
50%
$118,079
75%
$160,721
Senior Level
90%
$198,357

Annual Job Openings

11,386

5-Year Growth

3.1%

Top Specialized Skills

RoboticsAutomationRobotic SystemsPython (Programming Language)Electrical EngineeringC++ (Programming Language)Mechanical EngineeringComputer ScienceSensorsDebugging

Top Common & Soft Skills

CommunicationTroubleshooting (Problem Solving)Problem SolvingOperationsLeadershipInnovationPlanningResearchReliabilityManagement
06/30/2026 12:16 PM | 06/30/2026 12:16 PM
Robotics Technicians
Median Salary$70,501
5-Yr Growth2.5%

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Robotics Technicians are expected to grow by 2.5% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$47,163
25%
$57,994
Mid Level
50%
$70,501
75%
$87,615
Senior Level
90%
$112,393

Annual Job Openings

1,411

5-Year Growth

2.5%

Top Specialized Skills

RoboticsMechatronicsMaterial Handling EquipmentPackaging And LabelingSafety StandardsPreventive MaintenanceConveyor SystemsPredictive MaintenanceElectronicsSafety Procedures

Top Common & Soft Skills

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)OperationsCommunicationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordCoordinatingProblem SolvingScheduling
06/30/2026 12:16 PM | 06/30/2026 12:16 PM
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