Best AI Degree Programs in Colorado: 2026 Rankings
71 AI and machine learning programs at 16 schools in Colorado.
Updated
The strongest AI programs in Colorado on this list are led by University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University, and Colorado State University Global. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Colorado, drawn from 71 programs at 16 schools.
Best AI programs in Colorado
Rank
School
Location
1
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
2
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
3
Colorado State University Global
Denver, CO
4
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
5
University of Denver
Denver, CO
6
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
7
Regis University
Denver, CO
8
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
9
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
10
United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO
11
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
12
Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO
13
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO
14
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO
15
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO
16
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
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 91% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Colorado
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
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
MS in Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $15,750 (~$525/credit)
Credits: 30
Best for: Learners seeking a dedicated AI master's
Accreditation: HLC
Program summary
Positioned as an AI/ML program on paper; verify labs, final projects, and math required courses match the intensity you want. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. Plan on roughly 1-2 years. Dedicated AI master's—not an add-on to another degree.
BS in Computer Science · Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Concentration
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $58,800 (~$490/credit)
Credits: 120
Best for: CS students specializing in AI/ML within a bachelor's
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R)
Program summary
AI/ML sits as a concentration or track inside a broader degree—scan required vs elective AI courses so you know how deep the path actually goes. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI is a CS concentration—not a standalone AI bachelor's.
BS in Computer Science (AI and Robotics Specialization)
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: $46,200 (~$385/credit)
Credits: 120
Best for: CS students specializing in AI/ML within a bachelor's (AI specialization)
Program summary
Expect the parent degree’s core plus an AI-focused set of electives—confirm how many credits must be AI-labeled before you treat it as an AI credential. AI is a CS concentration—not a standalone AI bachelor's.
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
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Named as an AI or ML degree—use the course list to separate theory-heavy terms from tool-focused applied semesters. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. Plan on roughly 9 month. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics master's—not a standalone AI degree.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
University of Denver's program is the one profiled here. 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.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs)
Program summary
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs anchors this ranking slot. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. Plan on roughly 2 years. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
Best for: Practitioners who want applied AI over research-heavy CS
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Regis University is based in Denver. Positioned as an AI/ML program on paper; verify labs, final projects, and math required courses match the intensity you want. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Metropolitan State University of Denver)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Metropolitan State University of Denver's program is the one profiled here. 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.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of Colorado Colorado Springs)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R)
Program summary
University of Colorado Colorado Springs anchors this ranking slot. 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.
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 (United States Air Force Academy)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-CO)
Program summary
United States Air Force Academy is based in USAF Academy. 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.
On this state ranking, University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University, and Colorado State University Global appear near the top. We list 16 schools offering AI programs in Colorado. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in Colorado?
About 71 AI programs at 16 schools show up for Colorado 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 91% 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.
