Graduate Programs in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is a key AI policy and government technology center, with agencies, contractors, and think tanks exploring AI for security, public services, and regulation.

Programs
41
Universities
7
Degree Levels
Bachelor · MBA · Certificate · Master · Doctoral
Online / Hybrid
30 programs
Avg. Cost
~$75,002

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BachelorOn-Campus

American University

American University | BS in Business Analytics and AI

💰$181,440 total
4 years
🎯Machine Learning
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MBAOn-Campus

American University

American University | Dual MBA + MS in Analytics & AI

💰$66,000 total
1.75 years
🎯Generative AI and LLMs
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CertificateOn-Campus, Online

American University

American University | Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics and AI

💰$24,960 total
1 year
🎯Machine Learning
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MasterOn-Campus, Online, Hybrid

American University

American University | MS in Business Analytics and AI

💰$68,640 total
1 year
🎯Machine Learning
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BachelorOn-Campus

American University

American University | Undergraduate Major in Business Analytics & AI

💰$249,600 total
4 years
🎯Machine Learning
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BachelorOn-Campus

The Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America | BS in Artificial Intelligence

💰$293,580 total
4 years
🎯Machine Learning
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CertificateOn-Campus

George Washington University

George Washington University | Elective: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

💰$6,510 total
0.04 years
🎯Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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DoctoralOnline

George Washington University

George Washington University | Doctor of Engineering in AI and Machine Learning

💰$84,000 total
2 years
🎯Generative AI and LLMs
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CertificateOn-Campus, Online

George Washington University

George Washington University | Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

💰$24,912 total
1 year
🎯Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
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MasterOnline

George Washington University

George Washington University | Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

💰$36,000 total
1 year
🎯Computer Vision
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MasterOn-Campus, Online

George Washington University

George Washington University | Master's in Cybersecurity Strategy and Info Management

💰$75,420 total
1.33 years
🎯Cybersecurity Management, Risk & Governance
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MasterOnline

George Washington University

George Washington University | Online Master of Engineering in AI & Machine Learning

💰$36,000 total
1 year
🎯Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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MasterOnline

George Washington University

George Washington University | Online Master of Engineering in AI & ML

💰$36,000 total
1 year
🎯Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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CertificateOnline

Georgetown University

Georgetown University | Certificate in AI Governance and Compliance

💰$2,995 total
0.12 years
🎯AI Ethics/Policy
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MasterOn-Campus, Online, Hybrid

Georgetown University

Georgetown University | Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity Risk Management

💰$55,605 total
2 years
🎯Cybersecurity Management, Risk & Governance
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MBAOn-Campus, Online

Georgetown University

Georgetown University | Master's in Artificial Intelligence Management

💰$50,550 total
2 years
🎯AI Ethics/Policy
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MasterOn-Campus

Georgetown University

Georgetown University | MS in Computational Linguistics

💰$95,472 total
2 years
🎯Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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MBAOnline

Georgetown University

Georgetown University | Online Master’s in AI Management

💰$50,550 total
1 year
🎯Machine Learning
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MasterOn-Campus, Online, Hybrid

Georgetown University

Georgetown University | Online MPS in Cybersecurity Risk Management

💰$55,605 total
2 years
🎯Cybersecurity Management, Risk & Governance
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DoctoralOn-Campus

Georgetown University

Georgetown University | PhD in Linguistics – Computational Linguistics

💰$127,296 total
5 years
🎯Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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MasterOn-Campus

Howard University

Howard University | Accelerated MS in Computer Science - Algorithms and Machine Learning

💰$63,690 total
1 year
🎯Machine Learning
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MasterOn-Campus

Howard University

Howard University | Traditional MS in Computer Science - Algorithms and Machine Learning

💰$39,633 total
1.375 years
🎯Machine Learning
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BachelorOnline

Strayer University

Strayer University | BS in Information Technology - Cybersecurity

💰$61,000 total
4 years
🎯Cybersecurity (General)
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MasterOnline

Strayer University

Strayer University | MS in Cybersecurity

💰$24,900 total
2 years
🎯Cybersecurity (General)
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BachelorOn-Campus, Online

University of the Potomac

University of the Potomac | BS in Cyber Security and Policy

💰$28,800 total
4 years
🎯Cybersecurity Law, Privacy & Policy
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MasterOn-Campus, Online

University of the Potomac

University of the Potomac | MS in Computer Science - AI Concentration

💰$18,000 total
2 years
🎯Generative AI and LLMs
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BachelorOnline

University of the Potomac

University of the Potomac | Online BS in Cyber Security and Policy

💰$33,750 total
4 years
🎯Cybersecurity Law, Privacy & Policy
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MasterOnline

Georgetown University

Georgetown University | Georgetown Berkley Online Programs

💰$77,924 total
3 years
🎯AGACNP
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MasterOnline

George Washington University

George Washington University | GWU Online NP Programs

💰$78,240 total
3 years
🎯AGACNP
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MBAOn-Campus

Georgetown University

Georgetown University | Georgetown University McDonough School of Business MBA

💰$230,000 total
2 years
🎯Consulting & Strategy
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MasterOn-campus

Howard University

Howard University | MSW – Community Practice

💰$42,000 total
2 years
🎯Social Work (Community Practice)
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MasterOnline

Georgetown University

Georgetown University | MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner

💰$70,000 total
2 years
🎯Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
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MasterOnline

George Washington University

George Washington University | MHA – Health Services Administration

💰$78,000 total
2 years
🎯Healthcare Administration
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MasterOnline

George Washington University

George Washington University | MPH – Health Policy

💰$68,000 total
2 years
🎯Public Health (Health Policy)
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DoctoralOnline

George Washington University

George Washington University | EdD in Educational Leadership and Administration

💰$90,000 total
3 years
🎯Education (EdD)
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MasterOnline

Georgetown University

Georgetown University | MS in Finance

🎯Finance
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MasterOnline

George Washington University

George Washington University | Master of Accountancy

🎯Accounting
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MBAOnline

George Washington University

George Washington University | GWU Online MBA

🎯Business Administration
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MasterOnline

George Washington University

George Washington University | MA in Education and Human Development

🎯Teaching
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MasterOnline

George Washington University

George Washington University | MS in Data Analytics

🎯Data Analytics
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MBAOnline

George Washington University

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Why study in Washington?

Studying AI in Washington, D.C. gives you exposure to how governments and institutions think about responsible AI deployment. Students can work on projects related to national security, cybersecurity, healthcare systems, and public policy, often in collaboration with federal agencies or NGOs. It is an ideal environment if you care about AI governance, ethics, and large-scale public-sector applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of AI roles exist in Washington, D.C.?

Roles include data scientist and ML engineer positions in government agencies and contractors, plus policy analyst and technical advisor roles focused on AI governance and regulation.

Is D.C. a good city if I'm more interested in AI policy than pure engineering?

Yes. D.C. is one of the best places in the world to combine technical AI knowledge with policy, law, ethics, or international relations.

Can I work on sensitive or classified AI projects as a student?

Some internships and early-career roles require security clearances, but there are also many unclassified projects and research collaborations that students can join while they complete their degrees.

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