Houston Christian University

How this program compares

Budget-wise, $18.0K puts this master's program at the 19th percentile on cost — roughly 58% 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, engineering, mathematics, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with programming experience and coursework in calculus, linear algebra, and statistics.

About This Program

An online master's program that integrates technical AI expertise with ethical principles rooted in the Christian tradition, preparing students to lead advancements in intelligent systems. Coursework concentrates on AI Ethics/Policy and Machine Learning. Most students complete it in about 1.5 years.

Graduates frequently move into roles such as AI Engineer, with reported salaries around $120,000.

Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics.

Budget planners should note $18.0K estimated total tuition (19th 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 45 AI-related programs we track in Texas, of which about 51% offer an online option. On price, it comes in cheaper than about 57% of the Texas programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $41.5K.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of Houston Christian University's MS in Artificial Intelligence most often target AI Engineer roles, where reported compensation runs around $120,000. Its focus on AI Ethics/Policy 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. Data Scientist
• 4. AI Software Developer

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics.
• Develop deep neural networks for complex pattern recognition tasks.
• Apply natural language processing techniques to text and speech data.
• Build AI systems using reinforcement learning for decision-making agents.

Curriculum Highlights

The 33-credit curriculum includes comprehensive AI coursework and culminates in either a research-focused thesis or an industry-based applied learning practicum.

Top Employers

Graduates work at companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and OpenAI.

Admissions

Admission to Houston Christian University's MS in 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: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

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