M.S. in Artificial Intelligence

M.S. in Artificial Intelligence

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Become a pioneer in artificial intelligence

Wanted: Tech-savvy students
Ready for your next career move? Upskill with a master of science in artificial intelligence.

We encounter artificial intelligence, or AI, daily without giving it a second thought. From personalized social media feeds to rapid analysis of vaccine candidates, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can build these complex AI systems and understand their interaction with human users.

Beginning fall 2021, Iowa State will offer a two-year master of science degree program in artificial intelligence. This program is for graduate-level students with strong quantitative backgrounds who are interested in learning AI and machine-learning techniques.

You will dig deep into topics that enable computers to understand, make predictions, and consider broader applications of AI, including scientific discovery. Build and enhance your technical expertise with your master's in AI

Growing job demand

AI experts are in demand in industry, government, nonprofits and academia. Job site Indeed.com named machine learning engineer as its top job of 2019, with 344% growth in job postings between 2015 and 2018 and an average base salary of $146,000.

Diverse opportunities

AI skills are in demand in healthcare, agriculture, transportation, education, weather forecasting, academic research and many other fields. Iowa industries need these advanced skills, as do companies around the globe.

World-class learning environment

Iowa State is a leader in data-driven discovery. You’ll learn from globally recognized faculty who teach and conduct research in computer science, computer engineering, data science and more.

Iowa State's AI program teaches you. . .

  • Design and analysis of algorithms
  • Principles of AI
  • Machine learning
  • Computer vision
  • Natural language processing
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Join the adventure

The master of science in AI is the first of its kind in Iowa. You have the chance to be a pioneer in AI, taking part in this historic first year of the program. However, Iowa State is no stranger to being historic. As the birthplace of the first computer, innovative programs such as the master in AI only add to the reputation of innovation. Join in on the adventure, join in on history in the making, get your master of science in AI.'