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Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

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Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

University of Colorado Boulder

Accredited degree

Offered by the University of Colorado Boulder

Finish in 12 months

30 courses total (30 credit hours) full or part-time, 12-18 hours per week

$15,750 USD total cost

Flexible pay-as-you-go payment options with no hidden costs or fees

Performance-based admissions

Start learning and show us you’re ready, regardless of your background

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Lecture videos, live sessions, hands-on projects, and connection with faculty and peers

Careers Get ready for a career on the new frontier of technology

Developed to meet the needs of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) industries, you’ll underpin your technical skills with the theoretical frameworks that underpin modern computing. 

You’ll learn from academics and industry experts with a wealth of experience acquired from a broad range of backgrounds, including multinational organisations, applied research projects, tech startups and laboratory centers.

With a curriculum designed to reflect the fast-changing developments in the artificial intelligence field, you’ll work on solo and group projects to master job-relevant topics and industry-standard applications.

When you graduate, you’ll have achieved an advanced understanding of areas like natural language processing, Bayesian statistics, ethics and reinforcement learning.

Pursue technical roles at top companies
US-based graduates from the CU Boulder work for giants like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Adobe, Lockheed-Martin, IBM, Salesforce, and Accenture, as well as start-up companies of all sizes. Popular sectors include information technology, aerospace, finance, manufacturing, consulting and government laboratories.
Be a candidate for new developer roles
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects the number of software development jobs to grow by 25 percent from 2021 to 2031. Web developer ranks as the 11th most popular job in the U.S. by the BLS.
Increase your earnings potential
As an AI engineer with a median annual salary of $120,990 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), your future income can be nearly twice as high as the U.S. average.
Pursue promising research work
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment of computer and information research scientists to grow 21 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

CU Boulder career resources

As a CU Boulder student, through our career services, you’ll enjoy lifelong access to Handshake, an online employment platform where employers post jobs and hold virtual events. 

You’ll also get access to Quinncia. This online tool uses data science, machine learning, and natural language processing to provide personalized feedback about your resume, based on criteria gathered from employers and global best practices.

Once you graduate, you’ll become a member of the alumni association, Forever Buffs. Alumni can use Handshake as a networking tool to connect with other alumni.

Enrollment for the Fall 1 2025 session opens on August 20

  • Enrollment opens: August 20, 2025
  • Classes start: August 25, 2025
  • Enrollment closes: October 3, 2025

Upcoming events

  • July 10: Be Boulder: Earning an Online Degree with University of Colorado Boulder. Register here!
  • August 14: Overview of CU Boulder's MS in Artificial Intelligence Program. Register here!

Additional resources

Questions? Contact the CU Boulder MS-AI team at cuboulder-msai@coursera.org.

Fall 1 2025 enrollment opens on August 20

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