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Artificial Intelligence, Online, MS
Seattle University’s Master's in Artificial Intelligence program empowers students to address rapidly growing demand for AI expertise. Graduates are prepared for specialized AI roles in a dynamic tech industry through advanced technical training and innovative problem-solving.
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About this Program
Master the Future of Technology with a Fully Online AI Degree
Seattle University’s Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence is a 49-credit, fully online program designed to prepare students for advanced, in-demand roles across the AI landscape. With asynchronous courses and a two-year completion timeline, the program offers the flexibility to fit your schedule—whether you're entering the field after graduation, advancing your current tech career or pivoting into AI from a related discipline.
Through a multidisciplinary curriculum that integrates computer science, machine learning, data science and human-centered design, you’ll gain the technical and ethical foundations needed to lead in this rapidly evolving field.
You’ll benefit from Seattle University’s strong connections to top employers in the Seattle tech ecosystem, where AI innovation is shaping industries from health care to finance. As part of the College of Science and Engineering, you’ll join a community known for its rigorous academics, real-world projects and focus on social impact.
Whether you're just starting out or ready to specialize, this program will help you lead with both technical excellence and ethical impact in the age of AI.
Career Outlook
Projected Job Growth
By 2028, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects significant job growth in areas requiring a master’s degree with a concentration in AI (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024).
Average Salary Increase
Tech and data professionals with a master’s degree earn an average of 19 percent more than those with only a bachelor’s (Payscale, 2023).
Annual Job Openings
In 2024, WA Employment Security Department projected nearly 4,000 annual new roles for AI professionals in Washington state until 2031 (WA Employment Security, 2024).
Virtual Information Sessions
Have questions about Seattle University's Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence? Attend a one-hour virtual information session to learn more about graduate programs in the College of Science and Engineering, meet a knowledgeable admissions representative and get answers to your questions about the program, the application process and more. If you can't attend a live information session, you can request access to a pre-recorded information session below.
Prepared for Success in Seattle’s Global Tech Industry
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Industry-Sponsored Capstone Project
The MSAI degree culminates in a three-quarter capstone experience. Through the Project Center, you'll work in small teams to define and carry out an artificial intelligence related project from beginning to end to address a real-world problem for an industry partner.
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More Than Technical Skills: Justice and Ethics
A Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from Seattle University does more than prepare you to thrive in a rapidly evolving field—it equips you to lead and innovate for a better future. True to Seattle University's mission of empowering leaders for a just and humane world, the program emphasizes the critical ethical and legal dimensions of artificial intelligence, ensuring you build solutions that are as responsible as they are groundbreaking.
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Flexibility for Working Professionals
Designed with flexibility in mind, the Online MS in Artificial Intelligence program caters to both full-time students and working professionals. With an asynchronous format, you can complete coursework on your schedule, allowing you to balance your education with work and other commitments seamlessly.
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We’re here to help. For information about the artificial intelligence program at Seattle University, contact:
Christine Campbell
Assistant Director of Graduate Online Programs
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