$123,595
The average salary for a data scientist in the United States*
*Source: indeed.com
98%
of Tufts School of Engineering graduates had secured employment or received a job offer at the time of graduation
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Join a network with 125,000+ Tufts University alumni
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ENTRY TERMS:
- Fall 2025
- Spring 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
- Fall: May 15*
- Spring: September 15
*Domestic applicants only
Develop an ability to understand, implement, and deploy a wide range of AI technologies across disciplines, with an eye towards the underlying ethical and social contexts.
Students in the MS in Artificial Intelligence program will learn from experts operating at the leading-edge of AI development. With a long-standing commitment to social good, Tufts School of Engineering faculty and students work together to examine the social and ethical contexts in which AI is deployed. Receive mentorship from faculty and industry professionals who are internationally recognized leaders in AI-powered robotics, computer vision, machine learning, data analysis, decision-making, and assistive technology.
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The School of Engineering’s Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program offers on-campus MS students numerous advantages specific to the engineering discipline. Engineering co-op programs provide students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical principles they have learned in their coursework to real-world engineering projects. This practical experience enhances their understanding of engineering concepts and prepares them for the challenges they may face in their future careers.
What do you get at Tufts? A rigorous engineering education in a unique environment that blends the intellectual and technological resources of a world-class research university with the strengths of a top-ranked liberal arts college.
At Tufts, you’ll work with world-renowned engineering faculty at the top of their disciplines. Combine classroom teaching and hands-on learning to earn a degree that will prepare you for success. Take advantage of Tufts’ dedicated career and networking resources, explore the Tufts campus just a few miles from the high-tech hubs of Boston and Cambridge, and get ready for the next step in your professional life.
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The Tufts MS in artificial intelligence program is distinguished by its opportunities to work closely with faculty every step of the way. Graduate students have the chance to collaborate with and learn from some of the most renowned experts in the country, all while seamlessly transitioning from graduate studies to a full-time career.
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- AI engineers
- Researchers
- Data scientists
- Machine learning engineers
- Robotics engineers
- Data analysts
- Software developers
- Computer vision engineers
- Natural language processing engineers
- and more...
An MS in artificial intelligence from Tufts University will give you a competitive advantage in a dynamic job market, while giving you the opportunity to help develop AI responsibly and ethically. With industries adopting AI technologies at an unprecedented rate, your career opportunities will be lucrative and plentiful.
Careers for graduates include:
GRE scores are not required for applicants who have an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution. GRE scores are required for applicants who don’t have a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution.
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The MS in data science may be completed in as little as one year or at your own pace. Learn the tools, methods, and practices of data analysis that can be applied to future careers in the industry or further graduate study. Join our interdisciplinary program and prepare yourself for a career in one of the fastest-growing fields today. Choose to study in a fully online program or on campus. Focus areas include: Python programming, machine learning, big data, statistics, computational and theoretical aspects of data science, data analysis and interfaces, and data infrastructure and systems.
1.5–2
The number of years it takes to complete the program, depending on whether the program is full-time or part-time
28%
The annual growth the field of AI has seen in the last decade*
*Source: bls.gov
$106,386
Average salary for an AI Engineer**
**Source: ziprecruiter.com
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At Tufts, hone your innovation, leadership, and management skills alongside your technical skills and graduate ready to lead. On-campus students can apply to our dual degree program and earn an MS in Innovation and Management and an MS offered by one of the six academic departments in the School of Engineering. Earn both degrees in an accelerated timeframe and at a reduced cost.
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Designed for students with a background in computer science, mathematics, or a related technical field, the MS in artificial intelligence curriculum covers core AI concepts and techniques—including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and knowledge representation.
Students gain hands-on experience through projects, co-ops and internships, learning to apply AI algorithms and tools to real-world problems. Coursework balances the theoretical foundations of AI with the practical skills, ethics and societal impacts of our world today.
The program includes a core curriculum and department-specific tracks:
- Core Curriculum: In-depth concepts in artificial intelligence, machine learning, ethics, and mathematics.
- MSAI – Computer Science: Core principles and applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence from a computational perspective, with a strong emphasis on the broader social context in which AI technologies are developed and implemented.
- MSAI – Electrical and Computer Engineering: Core principles of machine learning and artificial general intelligence with specialized engineering domain knowledge, covering both fundamental and systems concepts in AI and how to apply these methods to diverse domains.
- Data scientist
- Business systems analyst
- Machine learning engineer
- AI researcher
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Careers for graduates include:
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Students will develop an ability to understand, implement, and deploy a wide range of AI technologies across disciplines, and they'll have the opportunity to work closely with faculty every step of the way. Collaborate with and learn from some of the most renowned experts in the country, all while seamlessly transitioning from graduate studies to a full-time career.
Source: bls.gov
At Tufts, hone your innovation, leadership, and management skills alongside your technical skills and graduate ready to lead. On-campus students can apply to our dual degree program and earn an MS in Innovation and Management, Engineering Management, or Technology Management & Leadership and an MS offered by one of the six academic departments in the School of Engineering. Earn both degrees in an accelerated timeframe and at a reduced cost.
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- Small class sizes
- Personalized path of study
- Mentorship from professors at the top of their fields
- Collaborative research that crosses disciplines
- Five miles from the high-tech hub of Boston
- One-on-one career advising and workshops
- Extensive professional development training and resources
At Tufts, hone your innovation, leadership, and management skills alongside your technical skills and graduate ready to lead. On-campus students can apply to our dual degree program and earn an MS in Innovation and Management, Engineering Management, or Technology Management & Leadership and an MS offered by one of the six academic departments in the School of Engineering. Earn both degrees in an accelerated timeframe and at a reduced cost.
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