CUNY School of Professional Studies

How this program compares

Budget-wise, $14.1K puts this master's program at the 10th percentile on cost — roughly 67% 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, data science, engineering, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with programming experience in Python or equivalent. Relevant coursework in machine learning or statistics is preferred.

About This Program

This innovative online master's program is designed for executives and business transformation officers to master the application of generative AI technologies in organizational settings. Most students complete it in about 1.5 years.

Graduates frequently move into roles such as AI Engineer, with reported salaries around $145,000.

Design and implement generative AI models like GANs and diffusion models.

Budget planners should note $14.1K estimated total tuition (10th percentile among AI master's programs, below the $42.9K average). That makes it one of the more affordable options for students weighing return on investment.

It is one of 56 AI-related programs we track in New York, of which about 43% offer an online option. On price, it comes in cheaper than about 93% of the New York programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $59.9K.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of CUNY School of Professional Studies's MS in Generative AI most often target AI Engineer roles, where reported compensation runs around $145,000. Its focus on Generative AI and LLMs 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 23% growth this decade — verify the current figure on the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook before you rely on it.

• 1. Generative AI Engineer
• 2. AI Research Scientist
• 3. Machine Learning Specialist
• 4. AI Product Developer

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement generative AI models like GANs and diffusion models.
• Apply natural language processing techniques for text and image generation.
• Evaluate ethical implications and biases in generative AI systems.
• Integrate generative AI into real-world applications and workflows.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum features courses in machine learning, neural networks, LangChain, vector databases, and responsible AI, culminating in a hands-on generative AI capstone project.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech leaders like Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Amazon, along with AI startups and consulting firms.

Admissions

Admission to CUNY School of Professional Studies's MS in Generative AI generally expects a bachelor's degree. The GRE is not required 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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