Master of Science in computer science AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the technology landscape as we know it. The next wave of industry professionals will need to know basic principles of problem-solving, planning and reasoning under uncertainty used in artificial intelligence.
SMU Lyle’s 100% Online Master of Science in computer science with AI specialization is a degree that teaches students to be leaders in one of the most in-demand tech disciplines. Students will learn to implement effective AI and machine learning solutions and develop the tools to mitigate challenges with AI.
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Over $107,000
Average starting salary of Lyle master’s degree students (2023-24)
Top 50
Lyle School of Engineering
ranked in the top 50
engineering grad schools
(Money Magazine 2024)
9:1
student to faculty ratio at the Lyle School of Engineering
Student experience
Industry-leading faculty
Lyle offers a curriculum designed by expert faculty and experienced practitioners from cutting-edge industries.
Curriculum
Rigorous machine learning and AI training rooted in ethical reasoning and designed for direct integration into workplace systems.
CS AI research
Our research opportunities within artificial intelligence include applied machine learning and AI application domains.
Jobs you can land
Potential roles include:
- Machine learning engineer
- Deep learning engineer
- Senior data scientist
- Computer vision engineer
These are roles with strong starting salaries often ranging between $110,000 and $130,000. AI job growth is booming, with demand for AI and machine learning specialist jobs expected to have a net growth of 82% from 2025–2030, according to the World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025.
The SMU Lyle difference
Practical
Students craft AI and machine learning systems from day one and learn to lead AI adoption, gaining competitive skills.
Ethics-driven
Students consider the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, balancing innovation with responsibility.
100% online
Designed for students who desire the flexibility of online learning and the prestige of a well-known university with access to emerging industry leaders.