Master's in Artificial Intelligence Programs in Washington, D.C.

It’s an AI bonanza in DC—the nation’s capital usually has the highest concentration of artificial intelligence professionals in the country. Federal agencies, the Department of Defense (DoD), government contractors, and the Big 4 of consulting are the largest employers, but you will almost always need security clearance in order to apply. According to a JLL report, nearly 50% of AI-related jobs in DC require TS/SCI clearance. If you can pass the checkpoints, there are tons of AI opportunities in cyber, intelligence, strategy, policy, governance, cloud & enterprise software, and more. Outside of the government, you might look at working for big tech, think tanks, international organizations, or companies in the NoVA area. Need an academic qualification to improve your hiring chances? Use our Washington, DC directory of Master’s in AI programs to get started. You can also widen your search to Virginia and Maryland.