Best AI Degree Programs in North Dakota: 2026 Rankings
12 AI and machine learning programs at 4 schools in North Dakota.
Updated
The strongest AI programs in North Dakota on this list are led by University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University-Main Campus, and University of Mary. Schools are ordered using our ranking for North Dakota, drawn from 12 programs at 4 schools.
Best AI programs in North Dakota
Rank
School
Location
1
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
2
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND
3
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND
4
North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND
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 81% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in North Dakota
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 North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: Varies
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-R)
Program summary
Positioned as an AI/ML program on paper; verify labs, final projects, and math required courses match the intensity you want.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (North Dakota State University-Main Campus)
Program summary
North Dakota State University-Main Campus sits in Fargo. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. Plan on roughly 4 years. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of Mary)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
University of Mary sits in Bismarck. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. Plan on roughly 6 years. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (North Dakota State College of Science)
Program summary
North Dakota State College of Science is based in Wahpeton. North Dakota State College of Science'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.
Home unit: STEM Department. Details: program page.
On this state ranking, University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University-Main Campus, and University of Mary appear near the top. We list 4 schools offering AI programs in North Dakota. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in North Dakota?
About 12 AI programs at 4 schools show up for North Dakota 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 81% 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.
