Colorado State University

How this program compares

Budget-wise, $23.7K puts this master's program at the 32nd percentile on cost — roughly 45% below the $42.9K average across 394 comparable listings. It is one of the 54% of programs in our database offered fully or partly online.

Admission Snapshot

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

About This Program

This advanced program offers in-depth training in artificial intelligence, preparing students for leadership roles in research and development. Coursework concentrates on Computer Vision and Machine Learning. Most students complete it in about 2 years.

It is one of 17 AI-related programs we track in Colorado, of which about 65% offer an online option. On price, it comes in cheaper than about 71% of the Colorado programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $36.0K.

Graduates frequently move into roles such as Machine Learning Engineer, with reported salaries around $140,000.

Design and implement machine learning models for supervised and unsupervised tasks.

At roughly $23.7K total, Colorado State University's MS in Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence sits below the $42.9K average among AI master's programs we track — the 32nd percentile on price. That makes it one of the more affordable options for students weighing return on investment.

Career Outcomes

The MS in Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence at Colorado State University (Fort Collins, Colorado) is oriented toward Machine Learning Engineer hiring, with alumni reporting pay near $140,000. Its focus on Computer Vision and Machine Learning maps directly to how employers screen for specialized skills rather than generic degrees. Federal projections for this occupational area point to roughly 23% 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. Computer Vision Engineer
• 4. NLP Specialist

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for supervised and unsupervised tasks.
• Build deep neural networks for computer vision and sequence data processing.
• Develop natural language processing systems for text analysis and generation.
• Apply reinforcement learning to optimize decision-making in dynamic environments.

Curriculum Highlights

The 30-36 credit curriculum covers ethics in AI, foundational AI theory, and electives in robotics or distributed systems.

Top Employers

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

Admissions

Admission to Colorado State University's MS in Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence generally expects a bachelor's degree. 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: 3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

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