Best AI Degree Programs in Washington, D.C.: 2026 Rankings
63 AI and machine learning programs at 10 schools in Washington, D.C..
Updated
The strongest AI programs in Washington, D.C. on this list are led by George Washington University, Strayer Jack Welch, and Catholic University of America. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Washington, D.C., drawn from 63 programs at 10 schools.
Best AI programs in Washington, D.C.
Rank
School
Location
1
George Washington University
Washington, DC
2
Strayer Jack Welch
Washington, DC
3
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
4
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
5
Howard University
Washington, DC
6
University of the Potomac
Washington, DC
7
American University
Washington, DC
8
Bay Atlantic University
Washington DC, DC
9
Nexford University
Washington, DC
10
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
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 76% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Washington, D.C.
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
George Washington University
Washington, DC
Online Master of Engineering (MEng) in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Overview
Availability: Online · sync
Estimated tuition total: $52,500 (~$1,750/credit)
Credits: 30
Best for: Career changers who want AI & ML with scheduled online sessions
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-R)
Program summary
George Washington University's program is the one profiled here. 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. Plan on roughly up to 3 years. Combined AI & ML master's—not a single-subject add-on.
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.
Best for: Learners seeking a dedicated AI master's
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.
Online Master of Professional Studies in Artificial Intelligence Management
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $52,560 (~$1,752/credit)
Credits: 30
Best for: non-technical candidates
Accreditation: MSCHE
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-R, CAE-CD)
Program summary
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. Plan on roughly 1-5 years.
Accelerated Master of Science in Computer Science — Algorithms and Machine Learning
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: CS students specializing in AI/ML within an MSCS
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Howard University is based in Washington. This is a CS master’s with an AI/ML lane—compare specialization coursework against a dedicated AI M.S. if you want the diploma title to say artificial intelligence.
Home unit: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Details: program page.
MS in Computer Science — Artificial Intelligence Concentration
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: CS students specializing in AI/ML within an MSCS (AI specialization)
Program summary
Students looking at Washington will find University of the Potomac on this list. 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 is an MSCS specialization—not a standalone AI master's.
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration
Program summary
American University is based in Washington. 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: Learners seeking a dedicated AI master's (Standalone AI degree)
Program summary
Bay Atlantic University sits in Washington DC. 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. Dedicated AI master's—not an add-on to another degree.
Best for: Managers who want AI literacy inside an MBA (AI concentration)
Program summary
Students looking at Washington will find Nexford University on this list. 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 is an MBA concentration—not a standalone AI master's.
What are the best AI programs in Washington, D.C.?
On this state ranking, George Washington University, Strayer Jack Welch, and Catholic University of America appear near the top. We list 10 schools offering AI programs in Washington, D.C.. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in Washington, D.C.?
About 63 AI programs at 10 schools show up for Washington, D.C. 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 76% 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.
