Artificial Intelligence
A program that focuses on the symbolic inference, representation, and simulation by computers and software of human learning and reasoning processes and capabilities, and the computer modeling of human motor control and motion. Includes instruction in computing theory, cybernetics, human factors, natural language processing, and applicable aspects of engineering, technology, and specific end-use applications.
- Schools offering
- 34
- Annual completions
- 141
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $83k
About this major
A program that focuses on the symbolic inference, representation, and simulation by computers and software of human learning and reasoning processes and capabilities, and the computer modeling of human motor control and motion. Includes instruction in computing theory, cybernetics, human factors, natural language processing, and applicable aspects of engineering, technology, and specific end-use applications.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software developers | $133k | +15.8% | Bachelor's degree |
| Data scientists | $113k | +33.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer science teachers, postsecondary | $97k | +5.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Computer and information research scientists | $141k | +19.7% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$83k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$56k
Bachelor's
$90k
Top colleges for Artificial Intelligence
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 45 | 45 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Full Sail University | Winter Park, FL | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Houston Community College | Houston, TX | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| University of Advancing Technology | Tempe, AZ | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler, AZ | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | Redmond, WA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | Avondale, AZ | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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