99 AI and machine learning programs at 25 schools in Ohio.
Updated
The strongest AI programs in Ohio on this list are led by University of Cincinnati Lindner, Case Western Reserve University, and Miami University-Oxford. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Ohio, drawn from 99 programs at 25 schools.
Best AI programs in Ohio
Rank
School
Location
1
University of Cincinnati Lindner
Cincinnati, OH
2
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
3
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH
4
Ohio University
Athens, OH
5
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
6
Kent State University
Kent, OH
7
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
8
University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH
9
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
10
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
11
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
12
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH
13
Franklin University
Columbus, OH
14
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH
15
John Carroll University
University Heights, OH
16
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
17
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
18
Denison University
Granville, OH
19
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH
20
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH
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 87% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Ohio
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 Cincinnati Lindner
Cincinnati, OH
Artificial Intelligence in Business Graduate Certificate
Overview
Availability: Online or on campus
Estimated tuition total: $40,318 (~$1,152/credit)
Credits: 35
Best for: Working adults comparing this online AI/ML path on cost and fit
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
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. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Miami University-Oxford)
Program summary
Start with Miami University-Oxford if this ranking angle matches your goals. 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: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Ohio University)
Program summary
Ohio University is based in Athens. It’s built as a dedicated undergraduate AI major—confirm direct-admit rules and whether students can transfer in after a general first year.
Bachelor's in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 120
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration
Program summary
Cleveland 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. 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.
Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Digital Health
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 (Ohio State University)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R)
Program summary
Ohio State University is based in Columbus. 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. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Certificate in Data Science — Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Track
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration (Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management)
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/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics master's—not a standalone AI degree.
On this state ranking, University of Cincinnati Lindner, Case Western Reserve University, and Miami University-Oxford appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering AI programs in Ohio. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in Ohio?
About 99 AI programs at 25 schools show up for Ohio 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 87% 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.
