Best AI Degree Programs in Massachusetts: 2026 Rankings
195 AI and machine learning programs at 25 schools in Massachusetts.
Updated
The strongest AI programs in Massachusetts on this list are led by MIT Sloan, Northeastern D'Amore-McKim, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Massachusetts, drawn from 195 programs at 25 schools.
Best AI programs in Massachusetts
Rank
School
Location
1
MIT Sloan
Cambridge, MA
2
Northeastern D'Amore-McKim
Boston, MA
3
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
4
Tufts University
Medford, MA
5
Boston University
Boston, MA
6
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA
7
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
8
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
9
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
10
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
11
Williams College
Williamstown, MA
12
Amherst College
Amherst, MA
13
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA
14
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA
15
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
16
Smith College
Northampton, MA
17
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA
18
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
19
Suffolk University
Boston, MA
20
Western New England University
Springfield, MA
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
How we ranked this list
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (30%), student outcomes (25%), curriculum (25%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 89% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Massachusetts
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.
1
MIT Sloan
Cambridge, MA
AI MBA
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: $183,784
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Managers who want AI literacy inside an MBA
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-R)
Program summary
MIT Sloan is based in Cambridge. The AI content is framed for managers—strategy, tooling literacy, and applied use cases—more than research-heavy CS theory. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. AI is an MBA concentration—not a standalone AI master's.
Best for: Managers who want AI literacy inside an MBA (Northeastern D'Amore-McKim)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-R)
Program summary
Northeastern D'Amore-McKim sits in Boston. 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.
Online Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MS-AI)
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 30
Best for: Learners seeking a dedicated AI master's
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-R)
Program summary
Start with Worcester Polytechnic Institute if this ranking angle matches your goals. Named as an AI or ML degree—use the course list to separate theory-heavy terms from tool-focused applied semesters. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. Plan on roughly ~1-2 years. Dedicated AI master's—not an add-on to another degree.
Best for: Learners seeking a dedicated AI master's (Standalone AI degree)
Program summary
Positioned as an AI/ML program on paper; verify labs, final projects, and math required courses match the intensity you want. Dedicated AI master's—not an add-on to another degree.
BS in Biomedical Engineering — Machine Learning Concentration
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 133
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R)
Program summary
Boston University's program is the one profiled here. This is a specialization on a larger program, not a standalone AI diploma; the parent major still drives required courses and campus-visit rules.
MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering — Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems Concentration
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Engineers applying ML/AI inside computer engineering
Program summary
University of Massachusetts-Amherst anchors this ranking slot. 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. ML/AI sits inside an engineering master's—not a standalone AI degree.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Brandeis University)
Program summary
Students looking at Waltham will find Brandeis University on this list. Brandeis University's program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
Best for: Practitioners who want applied AI over research-heavy CS
Program summary
Merrimack College is based in North Andover. Positioned as an AI/ML program on paper; verify labs, final projects, and math required courses match the intensity you want. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Boston College)
Program summary
Students looking at Chestnut Hill will find Boston College on this list. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Harvard University)
Program summary
Harvard sits in Cambridge. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
On this state ranking, MIT Sloan, Northeastern D'Amore-McKim, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering AI programs in Massachusetts. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in Massachusetts?
About 195 AI programs at 25 schools show up for Massachusetts on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Online or campus?
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
How does AIDegrees rank these programs?
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (30%), student outcomes (25%), curriculum (25%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 89% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
State list or overall ranking?
Use both—state lists help with in-state tuition and local networks; overall lists compare research strength and online options.
