2026 Best Artificial Intelligence Associate’s Degree Schools

Artificial Intelligence programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 125 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for artificial intelligence students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Associate’s Degree Artificial Intelligence Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Artificial Intelligence in the United States

Below are the best artificial intelligence schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Artificial Intelligence

1

Pennsylvania State University World Campus
University Park, PA

10 Artificial Intelligence Degrees Awarded

34% 6-Year Graduation Rate

Pennsylvania State University World Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best artificial intelligence schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 34%. There were roughly 10 artificial intelligence students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University World Campus in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in artificial intelligence from Pennsylvania State University World Campus

2

Rochester Institute Of Technology
Rochester, NY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

22 Artificial Intelligence Degrees Awarded

$71,358 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Rochester Institute Of Technology one of the top schools for artificial intelligence. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rochester. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rochester Institute Of Technology awarded about 22 artificial intelligence degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the artificial intelligence program make about $71,358 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in artificial intelligence from Rochester Institute Of Technology

3

Houston Community College
Houston, TX

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Artificial Intelligence Degrees Awarded

$40,365 Median Starting Salary

Houston Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in artificial intelligence, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Houston. There were roughly 12 artificial intelligence students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, artificial intelligence degree recipients from Houston Community College generally make around $40,365. Students borrow a median of $19,223 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in artificial intelligence from Houston Community College

Other Artificial Intelligence Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 125 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.