Combined data science and artificial intelligence graduate programs.
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Old Dominion University; University of Maine; and University of California, San Diego headline this best master's in data science and ai list. We order this specialty list with our ranking method. Verify tuition and admissions on each school site.
Top master's in data science and AI
Rank
School
Location
1
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
2
University of Maine
Orono, ME
3
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
4
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
5
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
6
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
7
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
8
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
9
Duke University
Durham, NC
10
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
The table is for quick comparison. School write-ups below cover program name, format, and tuition—always confirm on the school site. More programs to compare appear after the write-ups when we have additional schools outside this top list.
How we ranked this list
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (30%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (20%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 86% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Program summaries for these master's in data science and AI
Each school lists a quick overview (program, estimated cost, format) plus a short program summary with links to official school pages and related program paths. Tuition figures are published estimates—confirm current totals on the school’s program page before you apply.
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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
MS in Data Science and Analytics — Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Concentration
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $11,212 (in-state)
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: In-state data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CO, CAE-CD, CAE-R)
Program summary
Old Dominion University is based in Norfolk. AI/ML sits as a concentration or track inside a broader degree—scan required vs elective AI courses so you know how deep the path actually goes. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics master's—not a standalone AI degree.
M.S. in Data Science and Engineering — Artificial Intelligence (AI) Focus
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $18,780
Credits: 30
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration
Program summary
University of Maine sits in Orono. Expect the parent degree’s core plus an AI-focused set of electives—confirm how many credits must be AI-labeled before you treat it as an AI credential. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics master's—not a standalone AI degree.
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration (University of California, San Diego)
Program summary
University of California, San Diego sits in La Jolla. The title reads AI/ML-first; still open the curriculum map to see how much is core AI versus borrowed CS, stats, or engineering electives. ML/AI sits inside an engineering master's—not a standalone AI degree.
Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Data Science and Machine Learning)
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration (ML & AI concentration)
Program summary
Start with University of Michigan, Ann Arbor if this ranking angle matches your goals. The title reads AI/ML-first; still open the curriculum map to see how much is core AI versus borrowed CS, stats, or engineering electives. ML/AI sits inside an engineering master's—not a standalone AI degree.
Professional MBA in AI and Data Science in Business
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $54,500
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Managers who want AI literacy inside an MBA
Program summary
The AI content is framed for managers—strategy, tooling literacy, and applied use cases—more than research-heavy CS theory. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI is an MBA concentration—not a standalone AI master's.
Master's in Data Science — Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 36
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration (Northwestern University)
Program summary
The title reads AI/ML-first; still open the curriculum map to see how much is core AI versus borrowed CS, stats, or engineering electives. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics master's—not a standalone AI degree.
MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering — Machine Learning and Data Science Track
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 28
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration (University of Southern California)
Program summary
AI/ML sits as a concentration or track inside a broader degree—scan required vs elective AI courses so you know how deep the path actually goes. ML/AI sits inside an engineering master's—not a standalone AI degree.
Master's in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 36
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration (The University of Texas at Dallas)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R)
Program summary
The University of Texas at Dallas sits in Richardson. The title reads AI/ML-first; still open the curriculum map to see how much is core AI versus borrowed CS, stats, or engineering electives. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics master's—not a standalone AI degree.
Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence for Product Innovation
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 30
Best for: Working adults comparing this online AI/ML path on cost and fit
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Students looking at Durham will find Duke University on this list. The title reads AI/ML-first; still open the curriculum map to see how much is core AI versus borrowed CS, stats, or engineering electives. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Masters in Business Intelligence and Analytics — Data Science and AI Concentration
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 30
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration (AI/ML concentration)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R)
Program summary
Stevens Institute of Technology is based in Hoboken. Expect the parent degree’s core plus an AI-focused set of electives—confirm how many credits must be AI-labeled before you treat it as an AI credential. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics master's—not a standalone AI degree.
More Master's in Data Science and AI Programs to Compare
These schools also offer master's in data science and AI. They are not numbered in the ranking above—either they sat outside the top list, or we do not yet have a defensible tuition estimate to score them fairly on cost. Confirm current tuition and admissions on each school site.
On this AIDegrees ranking, Old Dominion University; University of Maine; and University of California, San Diego appear near the top. Compare curriculum fit and cost—not just rank order.
How is this list built?
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (30%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (20%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 86% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
