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Unpacking Udacity's $5K AI Master’s Degree

The AI economy is reshaping work, and Udacity is redefining how professionals learn to lead it.

Udacity has launched a fully accredited Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree program in partnership with Woolf — a Saïd Business School (University of Oxford) and Harvard Business Publishing education partner.

Costing 90% less than traditional programs—and recognized in more than 60 countries including the U.S., Canada, Australia, and 43 European nations—it represents a radically valuable option for professionals driven to lead in the AI economy.

This new master’s program brings academic accreditation and project-based learning together, giving professionals a direct, affordable path to career advancement in one of the most in-demand fields of the century.

Why It Matters

Affordable: Earn a master’s degree for as little as $3,500 USD—90% less than traditional programs.

Accredited: Recognized in 60+ countries, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, and 43 European nations.

Flexible: Complete at your own pace. Students progress at their own pace through 12 Udacity Nanodegree programs plus a capstone project—approximately 2,250 hours in total.

Career-Focused: Courses are project-based and developed with input from leading tech companies, helping graduates build portfolios that prove their capabilities.

Why now?

Priced out: Higher education continues to be out of reach for many, with two-year master’s programs costing students $74,000 on average in the U.S.

AI skills gap: AI is everywhere at work, but efficacy lags. Udacity’s latest research finds that while 90% of workers use AI on the job, 3 in 4 routinely abandon AI tools mid-task due to gaps in skills, systems, and trust.

Companies betting big on AI: At present, just 5% of GenAI initiatives currently show a measurable P&L impact, but 67% of c-suite leaders still view AI as a driver of revenue growth—with 9 in 10 planning to increase AI investments this year according to a recent Accenture Pulse of Change Report.

BIG opportunities for graduates: This has created a significant career opportunity for professionals who can drive AI initiatives at their companies—with the number of AI jobs increasing 53% in 2025 and organizations willing to pay a 25% premium for workers with AI skills.

Apply now and forge a new future in tech.

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