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Build your artificial intelligence knowledge and skills quickly and confidently. Advance your career with a groundbreaking, AI-focused degree from Northeastern University.

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The impact of AI

AI skills are opening new career pathways and opportunities across the globe and in every industry. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) recently reviewed nearly a billion job ads from six continents to uncover AI’s global impact.

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56% Wage premium for AI skills compared to workers in the same job without AI skills

PwC, 2025

100% Of industries are increasing their AI usage

PwC, 2025

109% Increase in job postings requiring AI skills between 2024 and 2025

Lightcast, 2025

Featured AI programs

AI graduate programs and certificates at Northeastern

Stand out and thrive in today’s—and tomorrow’s—workforce with our flexible in-person, hybrid, and online programs. Gain in-demand, future-focused skills with the opportunity for real-world, resumé-building experience. Looking for more options? Explore other programs with AI components.

MS in Artificial Intelligence

Become a future-focused leader with the essential skills to design and implement AI systems. Concentrations include machine learning, robotics, computer vision, energy systems, and process engineering.

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MPS in Applied AI

Prepare to navigate the changing AI landscape and its challenges. Gain the computer science, analytical, and problem-solving skills to transform your workplace through AI.

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MPS in Applied AI–Connect

Create a successful career in AI—no matter your industry or academic background. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence.

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Graduate Certificate in AI Applications

Quickly gain practical AI skills you can use in your specific role and industry. Choose from tracks focused on health science, education, media, policy, engineering, business, and more.

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MS in Computer Science

Develop the skills to take on new projects, learn new technologies, and hold a leadership role. Our AI-focused track covers foundations of AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and more.

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MPS in Analytics

Become a data-driven decision-maker. Build a portfolio of real-world projects demonstrating key technology skills, visualization and communication techniques, and your ability to translate information into action.

Top AI careers: paths, skills, and salaries

Explore the most in-demand AI career paths, including roles in research, data insights, applied engineering, and safety. Learn the skills you need and the steps to take to launch a high-paying career in AI.

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Unlocking the power of AI at Northeastern

We’re creating a living lab to model and cultivate how to work with artificial intelligence. See how we’re leading the way in preparing students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners to work with AI.

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Foundations of Responsible AI badge

Northeastern makes AI a priority for every learner. That’s why our graduate students* get access to Foundations of Responsible AI, a non-credit badge course, even before classes begin. Completing it allows you to earn an official AI badge, giving you critical skills to navigate today’s AI-driven workplace and a credential you can share with employers right away.

*Not offered to School of Law, Office of the Provost, or Mills College graduate programs

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Graduate programs with AI in their DNA

Artificial intelligence is making an impact in every industry. These Northeastern graduate programs offer AI courses and concentrations to help you stay ahead in your field.