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2026 Best Artificial Intelligence Schools in New York

1 Colleges in the United States
45 Artificial Intelligence Degrees Awarded
$62,098 Avg Early-Career Salary

Artificial Intelligence is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their artificial intelligence programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for artificial intelligence students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Artificial Intelligence in New York

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall artificial intelligence education in New York.

Top Schools in Artificial Intelligence

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University tops our 2026 ranking of the best artificial intelligence schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 85% of students finish within six years. Yeshiva University awarded about 23 artificial intelligence degrees in the most recent data year. Artificial Intelligence graduates of Yeshiva University earn a median of $52,838 early in their careers. Yeshiva University graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. Read more about the artificial intelligence program at Yeshiva University

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Rochester Institute Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in artificial intelligence, ranking #2. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rochester. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 artificial intelligence students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, artificial intelligence degree recipients from Rochester Institute Of Technology generally make around $71,358. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full artificial intelligence details for Rochester Institute Of Technology

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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