82 AI and machine learning programs at 22 schools in Arizona.
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The strongest AI programs in Arizona on this list are led by Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and Arizona State University Digital Immersion. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Arizona, drawn from 82 programs at 22 schools.
Best AI programs in Arizona
Rank
School
Location
1
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
2
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
3
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale, AZ
4
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
5
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
6
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ
7
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
8
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ
9
University of Advancing Technology
Tempe, AZ
10
Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ
11
Cochise County Community College District
Sierra Vista, AZ
12
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ
13
GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ
14
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ
15
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
16
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ
17
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ
18
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
19
Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ
20
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
How we ranked this list
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (30%), student outcomes (25%), curriculum (25%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 84% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Arizona
Each school lists a quick overview (program, estimated cost, format) plus a short program summary with links to official school pages and related program paths. Tuition figures are published estimates—confirm current totals on the school’s program page before you apply.
1
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Business (BS-AIB)
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $48,708 (~$406/credit)
Credits: 120
Best for: aspiring business & business intelligence analysts and career support
Program summary
ASU is based in Tempe. It’s built as a dedicated undergraduate AI major—confirm direct-admit rules and whether students can transfer in after a general first year. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. Plan on roughly 4 years.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Computing (BAS AC) — Applied Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 120
Best for: Practitioners who want applied AI over research-heavy CS
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO)
Program summary
It’s built as a dedicated undergraduate AI major—confirm direct-admit rules and whether students can transfer in after a general first year. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. Plan on roughly 4 years.
Bachelor's in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration
Program summary
Arizona State University Digital Immersion sits in Scottsdale. It’s built as a dedicated undergraduate AI major—confirm direct-admit rules and whether students can transfer in after a general first year. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics bachelor's—not a standalone AI degree.
Best for: Working adults comparing this online AI/ML path on cost and fit
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Grand Canyon University is based in Phoenix. Named as an AI or ML degree—use the course list to separate theory-heavy terms from tool-focused applied semesters. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Bachelor's in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration (Northern Arizona University)
Program summary
It’s built as a dedicated undergraduate AI major—confirm direct-admit rules and whether students can transfer in after a general first year. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics bachelor's—not a standalone AI degree.
Bachelor's in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott)
Program summary
It’s built as a dedicated undergraduate AI major—confirm direct-admit rules and whether students can transfer in after a general first year. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics bachelor's—not a standalone AI degree.
Master's in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration (University of Phoenix-Arizona)
Accreditation: HLC
Program summary
The title reads AI/ML-first; still open the curriculum map to see how much is core AI versus borrowed CS, stats, or engineering electives. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. Plan on roughly 1 year. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics master's—not a standalone AI degree.
BS in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Working adults comparing this online AI/ML path on cost and fit (Chandler-Gilbert Community College)
Program summary
It’s built as a dedicated undergraduate AI major—confirm direct-admit rules and whether students can transfer in after a general first year. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Home unit: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Details: program page.
Best for: Working adults comparing this online AI/ML path on cost and fit (University of Advancing Technology)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Students looking at Tempe will find University of Advancing Technology on this list. It’s built as a dedicated undergraduate AI major—confirm direct-admit rules and whether students can transfer in after a general first year. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
Program summary
Aspen University sits in Phoenix. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
On this state ranking, Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and Arizona State University Digital Immersion appear near the top. We list 22 schools offering AI programs in Arizona. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in Arizona?
About 82 AI programs at 22 schools show up for Arizona on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Online or campus?
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
How does AIDegrees rank these programs?
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (30%), student outcomes (25%), curriculum (25%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 84% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
State list or overall ranking?
Use both—state lists help with in-state tuition and local networks; overall lists compare research strength and online options.
