34 AI and machine learning programs at 16 schools in Kansas.
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The strongest AI programs in Kansas on this list are led by Kansas State University, University of Kansas, and Wichita State University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Kansas, drawn from 34 programs at 16 schools.
Best AI programs in Kansas
Rank
School
Location
1
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
2
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
3
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
4
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
5
Newman University
Wichita, KS
6
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS
7
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS
8
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
9
Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
10
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS
11
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS
12
Ottawa University-Kansas City
Overland Park, KS
13
Ottawa University-Online
Overland Park, KS
14
Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, KS
15
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
16
Southwestern College
Winfield, KS
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 77% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Kansas
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
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Technology — Machine Learning and Autonomous Systems
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 120
Best for: autonomous systems and machine learning
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-R)
Program summary
Kansas State University is based in Manhattan. 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 4 years.
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, CAE-R)
Program summary
University of Kansas sits in Lawrence. Positioned as an AI/ML program on paper; verify labs, final projects, and math required courses match the intensity you want. 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 master'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 (Wichita State University)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Wichita State University anchors this ranking slot. 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. 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
Fort Hays State University's program is the one profiled here. Positioned as an AI/ML program on paper; verify labs, final projects, and math required courses match the intensity you want.
Best for: Practitioners who want applied AI over research-heavy CS
Program summary
Students looking at Wichita will find Newman 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.
Best for: Managers who want AI literacy inside an MBA
Program summary
The AI content is framed for managers—strategy, tooling literacy, and applied use cases—more than research-heavy CS theory. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI is an MBA concentration—not a standalone AI master's.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Baker University)
Program summary
Baker University is based in Baldwin City. 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 (Barton County Community College)
Program summary
Students looking at Great Bend will find Barton County Community College on this list. 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 (Benedictine College)
Program summary
Students looking at Atchison will find Benedictine College on this list. 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, Kansas State University, University of Kansas, and Wichita State University appear near the top. We list 16 schools offering AI programs in Kansas. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in Kansas?
About 34 AI programs at 16 schools show up for Kansas 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 77% 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.
