Seidenberg School of CSIS News

AI skills are in high demand, but are general AI or applied AI skills a better fit for your AI career? Here’s what you need to know about the difference between AI and applied AI degrees, their areas of study, prospective careers, and how to determine which will work better for you.

Pace University appoints Li-Chiou Chen as dean of the Seidenberg School, effective July 16, 2026.

From celebrating 120 years of Pace pride to earning national recognition, launching new centers, advancing sustainability, and empowering students to lead, this semester offered 10 inspiring reminders of Pace’s momentum—and the community driving it forward.

From Peabody-winning storytelling and major musical theatre honors to global AI collaboration and civic engagement tied to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Pace faculty are earning national and international recognition for work that reaches far beyond the classroom.

Missed an issue of Pace Magazine? Catch up with past issues here.

AI specialist roles have grown 176 percent, and professionals with AI skills earn a 56 percent wage premium. But is a master’s in AI worth the investment? This guide breaks down salary outcomes, career paths, admissions requirements, and job market data to help you decide. It also compares the degree with bootcamps and certifications, covers when it may not pay off, and explores how Pace’s MS in AI prepares graduates through research, faculty mentorship, and NYC industry access.

Pace University professor Zhan Zhang, PhD, received a Best Paper Award for innovative AI research in health informatics.

Discover how Onye Ohiaeri ’21 transitioned from political economy to a successful tech career through Pace's MS in Computer Science.

Celebrate Seidenberg's 2026 award recipients and discover this year's outstanding student honorees from Pace University's campuses.

Discover how Pace University’s Gale Epstein Center advances sustainability and civic innovation through student-led projects.