University of St. Thomas

How this program compares

University of St. Thomas's MS in Artificial Intelligence lists about $40.5K total tuition — roughly 6% below the $42.9K AI master's average (60th percentile in our data). 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 quantitative coursework.

About This Program

This graduate degree prepares students to design and implement sophisticated AI systems by bridging the gap between theoretical research and real-world software engineering. Coursework concentrates on Deep Learning and AI Ethics/Policy. Most students complete it in about 2 years.

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

Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics.

Estimated total tuition is $40.5K, below the $42.9K average for AI master's programs in our database and in the 60th percentile on cost at this level. That puts it in the mid-range on price among comparable programs.

It is one of 12 AI-related programs we track in Minnesota, of which about 67% offer an online option. On price, it comes in higher than about 58% of the Minnesota programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $32.8K.

Career Outcomes

The MS in Artificial Intelligence at University of St. Thomas (Saint Paul, Minnesota) is oriented toward Machine Learning Engineer hiring, with alumni reporting pay near $120,000. Its focus on Deep Learning and AI Ethics/Policy 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. NLP Specialist

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics.
• Develop neural networks for tasks like image recognition and sequence modeling.
• Apply natural language processing techniques to text analysis and generation.
• Build AI systems using reinforcement learning for decision-making agents.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum includes core coursework in machine learning, deep learning, and data analytics, culminating in hands-on projects that address industrial and societal challenges.

Top Employers

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

Admissions

Admission to University of St. Thomas'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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