Best AI Degree Programs in Pennsylvania: 2026 Rankings
260 AI and machine learning programs at 25 schools in Pennsylvania.
Updated
The strongest AI programs in Pennsylvania on this list are led by Pennsylvania State University-World Campus, University of Pennsylvania, and Penn State World Campus. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Pennsylvania, drawn from 260 programs at 25 schools.
Best AI programs in Pennsylvania
Rank
School
Location
1
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA
2
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
3
Penn State World Campus
state college, PA
4
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
5
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
6
Pennsylvania State University
state college, PA
7
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
8
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA
9
Eastern University
Philadelphia, PA
10
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA
11
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley
Malvern, PA
12
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
13
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
14
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
15
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA
16
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media, PA
17
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA
18
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA
19
York College Pennsylvania
York, PA
20
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
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 91% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Pennsylvania
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
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA
Master of Professional Studies in Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $35,574
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Working adults comparing this online AI/ML path on cost and fit
Program summary
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is based in University Park. 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.
Online Master of Science in Engineering in Artificial Intelligence (MSE-AI)
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $40,270
Credits: 30
Best for: data science and comp sci background
Program summary
Students looking at Philadelphia will find University of Pennsylvania on this list. 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. Plan on roughly 16-40 months.
Penn State World Campus is based in state college. 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. Plan on roughly 1-4 years.
Online MS in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $66,000 (~$1,467/credit)
Credits: 45
Best for: Career changers who want a combined AI & ML master's
Accreditation: MSCHE
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Students looking at Philadelphia will find Drexel University on this list. 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. Combined AI & ML master's—not a single-subject add-on.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO)
Program summary
Carnegie Mellon sits in Pittsburgh. 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: Working adults comparing this online AI/ML path on cost and fit (Pennsylvania State University)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Penn State is based in state college. 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: Working adults comparing this online AI/ML path on cost and fit (Thomas Jefferson University)
Program summary
Thomas Jefferson University sits in Philadelphia. 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.
Bachelor'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
Program summary
Start with University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 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. 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.
Online Master of Science (MS) in Applied Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 33
Best for: Practitioners who want applied AI over research-heavy CS
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.
On this state ranking, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus, University of Pennsylvania, and Penn State World Campus appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering AI programs in Pennsylvania. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in Pennsylvania?
About 260 AI programs at 25 schools show up for Pennsylvania 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 91% 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.
