Best AI Degree Programs in Connecticut: 2026 Rankings
46 AI and machine learning programs at 15 schools in Connecticut.
Updated
The strongest AI programs in Connecticut on this list are led by Southern Connecticut State University, University of New Haven, and Yale University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Connecticut, drawn from 46 programs at 15 schools.
Best AI programs in Connecticut
Rank
School
Location
1
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
2
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
3
Yale University
New Haven, CT
4
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
5
Connecticut State Community College
New Britain, CT
6
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
7
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
8
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
9
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
10
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
11
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
12
Post University
Waterbury, CT
13
Connecticut College
New London, CT
14
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT
15
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
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 Connecticut
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
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
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
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.
Best for: Learners seeking a dedicated AI master's
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CO)
Program summary
University of New Haven is based in West Haven. 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. Dedicated AI master's—not an add-on to another degree.
Master of Health Science in Medical Artificial Intelligence
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
Program summary
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.
Home unit: Department of Biomedical Informatics & Data Science. Details: program page.
Master's in Artificial Intelligence — Robotics and Automation
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 34
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of Bridgeport)
Program summary
University of Bridgeport's program is the one profiled here. Named as an AI or ML degree—use the course list to separate theory-heavy terms from tool-focused applied semesters.
Best for: CS students specializing in AI/ML within a bachelor's
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-CO)
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.
Best for: Working adults comparing this online AI/ML path on cost and fit (Sacred Heart University)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Sacred Heart University sits in Fairfield. 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.
Best for: Learners seeking a dedicated AI master's (Standalone AI degree)
Program summary
Students looking at Danbury will find Western Connecticut State University on this list. Positioned as an AI/ML program on paper; verify labs, final projects, and math required courses match the intensity you want. Dedicated AI master's—not an add-on to another degree.
MS in Marketing Analytics and Strategy — Artificial Intelligence Specialization
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration (AI/ML concentration)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
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. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics master's—not a standalone AI degree.
On this state ranking, Southern Connecticut State University, University of New Haven, and Yale University appear near the top. We list 15 schools offering AI programs in Connecticut. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in Connecticut?
About 46 AI programs at 15 schools show up for Connecticut 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.
