Best AI Degree Programs in Mississippi: 2026 Rankings
26 AI and machine learning programs at 12 schools in Mississippi.
Updated
The strongest AI programs in Mississippi on this list are led by Mississippi State University, Belhaven University, and University of Mississippi. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Mississippi, drawn from 26 programs at 12 schools.
Best AI programs in Mississippi
Rank
School
Location
1
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
2
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
3
University of Mississippi
University, MS
4
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
5
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
6
Mississippi Christian University
Clinton, MS
7
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS
8
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS
9
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS
10
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS
11
Rust College
Holly Springs, MS
12
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS
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 Mississippi
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
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
BS in Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 120
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-CO, CAE-R)
Program summary
Mississippi State University's program is the one profiled here. It’s built as a dedicated undergraduate AI major—confirm direct-admit rules and whether students can transfer in after a general first year.
Best for: Practitioners who want applied AI over research-heavy CS
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.
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration
Program summary
Start with University of Mississippi if this ranking angle matches your goals. 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 (University of Southern Mississippi)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
University of Southern Mississippi's program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Jackson State University)
Program summary
Jackson State University 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.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Mississippi Christian University)
Program summary
Students looking at Clinton will find Mississippi Christian University 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 (Copiah-Lincoln Community College)
Program summary
Students looking at Wesson will find Copiah-Lincoln 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 (Mississippi Delta Community College)
Program summary
Students looking at Moorhead will find Mississippi Delta 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.
On this state ranking, Mississippi State University, Belhaven University, and University of Mississippi appear near the top. We list 12 schools offering AI programs in Mississippi. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in Mississippi?
About 26 AI programs at 12 schools show up for Mississippi 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.
