Online Artificial Intelligence Rankings

Online Artificial Intelligence Degrees, Ranked and Reviewed

Compare 120 online artificial intelligence, machine learning, and AI engineering programs at 67 schools. Every program is scored on cost, outcomes, online flexibility, program depth, and track record.

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Online Programs Ranked

120

Schools

67

Programs Fully Online

96.7%

No-GRE Master's Programs

22.4%

Source: School program pages, September 2026

Online Programs by Degree Level

School program pages, September 2026

Top Scores

The Top-Scoring Online Program at Each Degree Level

Ranked inside its own level on our five-factor score. Open a review for the full breakdown.

Online Program Score, 0 to 100. Methodology v1.0. School program pages, September 2026

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Rankings for You

A working parent, a veteran, and a career changer need different programs. Pick the list that matches your situation.

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Browse Online Degrees by Program Type

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and AI engineering overlap. These lists separate them by what the degree prepares you to do.

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Online Artificial Intelligence Programs by State

Programs are based in 26 states. Online students can often enroll from anywhere, and in-state rates can be lower.

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Programs Based in Each State

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How We Verify

How We Verify and Score Every Program

Every figure traces to a school page, a federal dataset, or an accreditor's list.

  1. Find Every Online Program

    We built the list from federal IPEDS records and school program pages, then kept only AI degrees delivered online.

  2. Verify on the School's Own Pages

    Researchers read each school's program, tuition, and admissions pages in September 2026. Every review links the pages we used.

  3. Keep Only True AI Degrees

    A general computer science or data science degree does not qualify. The program title has to be about artificial intelligence or machine learning.

  4. Score and Rank Within Level

    Each program earns an Online Program Score from published weighted factors, then ranks against others at its degree level.

  • Cost30%
  • Outcomes25%
  • Online Flexibility20%
  • Program Depth10%
  • Track Record15%

Data as of September 30, 2026. Read the full methodology

Careers and Pay

What Artificial Intelligence Graduates Earn

Federal wage data for two of the most common roles. Pay depends on the job, the state, and your experience.

Data Scientists, United States $120,230median/yr ($57.80/hr)
$67,240 $199,130
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025
Software Developers, United States $135,980median/yr ($65.38/hr)
$82,460 $214,670
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. BLS OEWS, May 2025

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Latest Guides and Career Resources

Certification AI Certifications Compare AI certifications from AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Databricks, IAPP and CompTIA by goal, cost and status, including which ones retired. Salary AI Degree Salary An AI degree has no single salary. See May 2025 BLS pay for the jobs it leads to, from $88,940 for analysts to $140,300 for research scientists. Career AI Engineer AI engineer jobs are software jobs built around machine learning. See the duties, the degree level employers want, pay and the steps to get hired.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Get an Artificial Intelligence Degree Fully Online?
Yes. 116 of the 120 programs we verified are fully online. Another 3 are online with a limited campus requirement, and 1 are online degree-completion programs for transfer students. See the 100% online list for programs with no campus visits.

How Much Does an Online AI Degree Cost?
Median online tuition in our data is $490 per credit for a bachelor's degree and $995 per credit for a master's degree. Where schools publish credits and a rate, the median total tuition is $58,800 for a bachelor's and $32,463 for a master's. Sort by price on the cheapest programs list.

Do Online Master's Programs in Artificial Intelligence Require the GRE?
11 of the 49 online master's programs we verified do not require the GRE or waive it under stated conditions. The no-GRE master's list ranks them.

Is an AI Degree the Same as a Computer Science Degree?
No. An AI degree puts machine learning, neural networks and related coursework at the center, while a computer science degree covers computing more broadly. This site ranks only programs whose title is about artificial intelligence or machine learning, and leaves general computer science degrees out.

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