A fully online, large-scale MS in AI from UT Austin's top-10 CS department covering machine learning, deep learning, NLP, reinforcement learning and AI ethics. One of the most affordable accredited AI master's degrees for working professionals with a technical background.
Who it's for
Students and professionals committing 1–3 years. This is an advanced program in Degrees & Graduate Programs, running about 10 courses, 18-36 months.
Cost at a glance
$10,000 total tuition ($1,000 per course, 10 courses). Tuition excludes student fees, technology platform licensing and support services. Seen 2026-11-01.
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