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Best AI Degree Programs in Nevada: 2026 Rankings

11 AI and machine learning programs at 3 schools in Nevada.

The strongest AI programs in Nevada on this list are led by University of Nevada, Las Vegas; University of Nevada-Reno; and College of Southern Nevada. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Nevada, drawn from 11 programs at 3 schools.

Best AI programs in Nevada

RankSchoolLocation
1 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
2 University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV
3 College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV

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 83% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.

Top schools in Nevada

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.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

MS in Computer Science — AI and Machine Learning Track

Overview

  • Availability: Varies
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: CS students specializing in AI/ML within an MSCS
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

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.

Home unit: Department of Computer Science. Related at this school: Minor in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Details: program page.

University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Start with University of Nevada-Reno if this ranking angle matches your goals. 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.

Related at this school: Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering — Intelli… · MS in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV

Associate in Computer Science

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (College of Southern Nevada)
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Students looking at Las Vegas will find College of Southern Nevada 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.

Details: school website.

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FAQ: AI degrees in Nevada

What are the best AI programs in Nevada?

On this state ranking, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; University of Nevada-Reno; and College of Southern Nevada appear near the top. We list 3 schools offering AI programs in Nevada. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.

How many AI programs are in Nevada?

About 11 AI programs at 3 schools show up for Nevada 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 83% 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.

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