Careers in Artificial Intelligence
- AI Solutions Architect
- Computer Vision Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Ethical AI Specialist
- Language Model Trainer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer
- Prompt Engineer
- Research Scientist
Your Future in AI Starts Here
Program Overview
Artificial Intelligence is transforming every industry — and reshaping the future of work along with it. Our Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program immerses you in the technologies driving this revolution: machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, generative AI, and large language models (LLMs). You'll learn to build the algorithms and systems powering the next generation of intelligent machines — and position yourself at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing, most in-demand fields in the world.
$150- 175k
Average salary for AI/ML Engineering Jobs1
144%
growth of U.S. job postings requiring AI skills.2
#1
AI Engineer is the fastest-growing role in the U.S.3
Concentration Areas
Data Analytics
Turn raw data into strategic insight. This concentration builds deep expertise in deep learning, statistical analysis, and data mining — preparing you to uncover patterns that drive smarter business decisions.
Computer Vision
Teach machines to see. Master image processing, pattern recognition, and deep learning techniques used to build systems that interpret and act on visual data — from medical imaging to autonomous vehicles.
Fundamentals of AI
Build a rigorous foundation in the algorithms and computational theory that power modern AI. Ideal for students who want deep technical mastery of how intelligent systems are designed and built.
Machine Learning
Go beyond using AI tools — learn to build them. This concentration dives into deep learning, pattern recognition, and advanced ML techniques that form the backbone of today's most powerful AI systems.
Natural Language Understanding
Unlock the science behind how machines understand human language. Explore machine learning for text and computational linguistics to build the next generation of language-driven AI applications.
Robotics
Bring intelligence into the physical world. Combine algorithms, computer vision, and multi-agent systems to design robots and autonomous systems capable of navigating and acting in real environments.
Affording Your Graduate Education at UNO
UNO offers some of the most affordable graduate tuition rates in the region, plus a wide range of funding resources to support graduate students along the way.
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The Maverick Difference
UNO’s OMA x AI Emphasizes Experimentation, Innovation, and Understanding
UNO’s second annual AI conference challenged its sold-out audience to experiment with the technology and discover new ways of ideating, thinking, learning, and creating.
UNO Faculty Named to Inaugural NSF Fellowship Advancing Access to AI Education Nationwide
Chun-Hua Tsai, Ph.D., is among 25 faculty nationwide chosen to lead effort expanding access to AI learning resources.
UNO AI-CCORE Opens, Kicks Off with First Mav AI Day
The AI-CCORE Center hosted its first Mav AI Day, a public forum offering insights into artificial intelligence (AI) as well as its integration into top industries and the economic role the technology plays.
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