University of Washington
UW is the clear leader for AI education in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. For Seattle-area tech pros seeking expert AI training from the Paul G. Allen School, the in-person Professional Master’s Program (PMP) is hard to beat. For engineers nationwide looking to apply advanced AI/ML techniques to their work, the online MS in AI and ML for Engineering is world-class. This AI master’s credential features a stackable model where students earn a core AI graduate certificate, a discipline-specific engineering certificate, and tie it together with a two-quarter applied capstone project. UW students also gain access to elite research centers like the eScience Institute and the UW+Amazon Science Hub.
Top AI Programs
MS in AI and ML for Engineering
Professional Master’s Program (PMP)
Northeastern University – Seattle
Northeastern Seattle’s Master of Science in AI is built around three career tracks: a Thesis track for doctoral prep, a Coursework track for future AI consultants, and a Specialization track in marketable domains like robotics, intelligent interaction, computer vision, or machine learning. The university’s signature learn-by-doing approach allows AI students to complete 4-8 months of paid, full-time corporate co-ops with university partners like Amazon, the Allen Institute for AI, and Goldman Sachs. Northeastern’s Align program also provides math and programming bridge classes to help non-STEM undergrads transition to the field.
Top AI Program
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Washington State University
Washington State University offers the most affordable path to a respected AI master’s degree in WA. WSU leads the federally funded AgAID Institute, making it the main research hub for applying AI/ML skills to sustainable agriculture, weather forecasting, and natural resource management. The Master of Science in Computer Science with the AI Research Area is offered at three campuses across Washington.
Top AI Program
Master of Science in CS (AI Research Track)
| University | AI Degree | Cost (In-State) | Cost (Out-of-State) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | MSCS (AI Track) | $26,000 | $58,000 |
| University of Washington | MS in AI for Engineering | $41,500 | $41,500 |
| University of Washington | Professional Master’s Program (PMP) | $44,800 | $44,800 |
| Seattle University | Online Master’s in AI | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Northeastern (Seattle) | MS in Artificial Intelligence | $60,000 | $60,000 |
Source: Official Program Pages and Bursar Schedules
