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Help Shape AI’s Role in Our World

Students in the Renick Student CenterArtificial intelligence is all over the news, and it’s one of the hottest fields in technology. If you aspire to do AI research and development or to have a leadership career in industry, our Master of Science in artificial intelligence program at UM-Dearborn will help get you there.

Core classes in the intensive curriculum will give you an in-depth understanding of major concepts that build the foundation for artificial intelligence theory and practice. You’ll also choose electives from one of four concentrations, giving you the opportunity to shape the program based on your personal interests and professional needs.

You can attend classes online, in person, or a combination of both. We schedule all courses during late afternoons and evenings, making them convenient for part-time students who work.

Where Will an MS in AI Take Me?

Artificial intelligence is a transformative technology, its exact applications and implications still unknown. With an MS in AI from UM-Dearborn, you’ll be prepared to push the boundaries of existing AI technologies, conduct research that fuels tomorrow’s advances, refine human-technology interactions, create new devices and software that incorporate AI, and much more. 

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States for 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$130,160 Median Salary

Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers

Overall employment of software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers is projected to grow 25 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 153,900 openings for software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$103,800 Median Salary

Computer Systems Analysts

Employment of computer systems analysts is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 37,600 openings for computer systems analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$108,020 Median Salary 

Data Scientists

Employment of data scientists is projected to grow 35 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 17,700 openings for data scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$145,080 Median Salary 

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 23 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 3,400 openings for computer and information research scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$120,360 Median Salary

Information Security Analysts

Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 32 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 16,800 openings for information security analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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Application Deadline

This program operates on a rolling admission basis. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term and to facilitate pre-term planning. Advisory deadlines differ for domestic and international students.

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Graduate Scholarships

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Programs Offered Beyond MS

Computer and Information Science, PhD

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