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Earn a Master’s Built to Help You Lead the AI Era
MAKE A.I. WORK FOR YOU
WGU’s online master’s programs in data analytics, computer science, and software engineering prepare you to build, manage, and lead AI-driven systems—so you stay in charge of what comes next.
Why Choose WGU for Your Master’s Degree?
- AI-aligned, job-ready skills. Learn how AI systems are built, applied, and managed—so you’re prepared for roles shaping the future of tech.
- Competency-based learning. Advance by proving what you know. Already experienced? Move faster and focus on what’s new.
- Affordable tuition and scholarships available. On top of our already low tuition, WGU offers millions in scholarships each year—including our $5,000 AI Edge Scholarship—to help make your education even more affordable.
- Built for working adults. 100% online learning that fits around your career—not the other way around.
- Personalized support. A dedicated Program Mentor guides you from day one through graduation.
Find Your Technology Offerings at WGU
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – B.S.
Network Engineering and Security – B.S.
Accelerated Information Technology Bachelor's and Master's Degree
Health Information Management – B.S. (from the Leavitt School of Health)
Information Technology Management – B.S. Business Administration (from the School of Business)
User Experience Design – B.S. (from the School of Business)
What IT Alumni Are Saying
People love their WGU experience. See why it means so much to them, and what makes us different.
"AI in particular, it's important because it's such a big novelty now, and it's going to be integrated into many fields and aspirations, especially in technology. So if you are not using it, you are behind."
— Celina L, Current Student, M.S. Computer Science - AI and Machine Learning
"I feel safe about my job because when you start learning about AI, about tools, about opportunities, and what you can do with AI, you start feeling that it's not going to replace you. It will help you to work more efficiently."
— Paul K, M.S. Data Analytics - Decision Process Engineering
"It kind of just opens up the possibilities for not only a person to make their initial ideas a reality, but it gives them a way to do it faster."
— Travis S, M.S. Software Engineering - Artificial Intelligence Engineering
Undergraduate degrees at about half the cost*
You pay tuition per six-month term, not per course or credit. So when you move faster through your courses, you also lower your total bill!
WGU students pay about half the tuition* and end up with about half the debt of the national average.**
- Low, flat-rate tuition.
- Graduate faster and with less debt.
- Financial aid and scholarships available.
- Online education with supportive faculty.
- VA and military benefits accepted.
- Great return on investment.
- All course materials for a low, flat fee.
*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 53% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System in 2023.
**WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).
Undergraduate
School of Technology undergraduate program tuition
$3,835 — $4,410
Graduate
School of Technology graduate program tuition
$4,080 — $4,700
Tuition rates effective January 1, 2026. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources.
Undergraduate
School of Technology undergraduate program tuition
$3,835 — $4,410
Graduate
School of Technology graduate program tuition
$4,080 — $4,700
Tuition rates effective January 1, 2026. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources.
A WGU Degree Pays for Itself Faster and Adds Little to No New Debt
By providing useful information and advice on responsible borrowing before enrollment, keeping tuition low while you’re enrolled, and providing programs that lead to better jobs after graduation, WGU packs a one-two-three punch designed to keep your debt low and your return on investment quick.
Average income increase from all degrees in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary. Source: 2024 Harris Poll Survey of 1,655 WGU graduates. Survey was sent to a representative sample of WGU graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one WGU degree since 2017.
On average, WGU graduates see an increase in income post-graduation
