The world of technology is continually evolving. Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications are driving new technologies and placing new demands on computing expertise. Meharry SACS is committed to educating the next generation of tech professionals.
With eight graduate degree opportunities, our school can lead to several career paths. While each program has a specific focus, we integrate advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning throughout our curriculum. This approach gives students the analytical and technical skills necessary to explore, formulate, and solve complex computational problems in science, industry, business, and government.
The following highlights career outcomes for our programs with charts that illustrate the salary range for a variety of roles related to each degree we offer.
Salary ranges reflect the base salary for each role and are from Glassdoor, accessed Nov. 4, 2024. The salaries are national averages. It is also important to note that individual salaries will vary according to geography, experience, and the industry.
Career outlook for M.S. Artificial Intelligence
M.S. Artifcial Intelligence graduates will have targeted expertise for careers in AI research, development and implementation. Potential high-demand roles include:
Career outlook for M.S. Bioinformatics
M.S. Bioinformatics degree graduates could pursue impactful careers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare and similar industries.
Career outlook for M.S. Computer Science
Our MS in Computer Science program prepares you for lucrative and high-impact roles in the rapidly evolving tech industry.
Career outlook for M.S. Cybersecurity Assurance
The M.S. Cybersecurity Assurance degree will help prepare you for a career in cybersecurity, a field that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts will see a 32 percent increase in jobs from 2022 to 2032.
Career outlook for data science graduate programs
SACS offers M.S. and Ph.D. programs in data science that prepare students to collect, analyze and interpret data to discover and communicate solutions for complex problems in any industry. While both programs can prepare students for similar careers, it is generally understood that additional education positively affects compensation.
Career outlook for biomedical data science graduate programs
SACS offers M.S. and Ph.D. programs in biomedical data science that prepare students to leverage massive biomedical data to advance precision health, drug discovery and other areas of biomedical science. While both programs can prepare students for similar careers, it is generally understood that additional education positively affects compensation.
