Worcester Polytechnic Institute

How this program compares

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's MS in Artificial Intelligence lists about $50.7K total tuition — about 18% above the $42.9K AI master's average (69th 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 background; GRE is optional.

About This Program

This interdisciplinary master's degree equips students with a strong foundation in AI techniques and the technical expertise required for industry or government roles. Coursework concentrates on AI Ethics/Policy and Machine Learning. Most students complete it in about 2 years.

Estimated total tuition is $50.7K, above the $42.9K average for AI master's programs in our database and in the 69th percentile on cost at this level. Applicants should weigh that premium against the program's outcomes and brand.

It is one of 27 AI-related programs we track in Massachusetts, of which about 56% offer an online option. On price, it comes in cheaper than about 62% of the Massachusetts programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $58.9K.

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

Develop and deploy machine learning models using frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.

Career Outcomes

Worcester Polytechnic Institute positions this master track for Machine Learning Engineer careers — typical offers cluster 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. Computer Vision Engineer

What You'll Learn

• Develop and deploy machine learning models using frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Design deep neural networks for applications in computer vision and natural language processing.
• Analyze and mitigate biases in AI systems to ensure ethical deployment.
• Apply AI techniques to real-world problems through interdisciplinary projects.

Curriculum Highlights

The 30-credit-hour program requires five core courses in areas like knowledge representation and interaction, plus a team-based capstone project or a research thesis.

Top Employers

Top employers include Microsoft, IBM, MathWorks, and Mass General Brigham.

Admissions

Admission to Worcester Polytechnic Institute'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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