22 AI and machine learning programs at 8 schools in Rhode Island.
The strongest AI programs in Rhode Island on this list are led by Brown University, Bryant University, and University of Rhode Island. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Rhode Island, drawn from 22 programs at 8 schools.
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University | Providence, RI |
| 2 | Bryant University | Smithfield, RI |
| 3 | University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI |
| 4 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence, RI |
| 5 | Rhode Island College | Providence, RI |
| 6 | Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI |
| 7 | Johnson & Wales University-Online | Providence, RI |
| 8 | Providence College | Providence, RI |
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
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 86% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
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.
Providence, RI
Sc.B./A.B. in Computer Science
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: Sc.M. in Computer Science — Artificial Intelligen…. Details: program page.
Smithfield, RI
BS in Applied Artificial Intelligence
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.
Related at this school: MS in Applied AI · MS in Healthcare Informatics and AI. Details: program page.
Kingston, RI
Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics
University of Rhode Island sits in Kingston. 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. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics master's—not a standalone AI degree.
Home unit: College of Business. Related at this school: BS in Business Analytics and AI. Details: program page.
Providence, RI
Bachelor's in Data Analytics / Applied AI
Johnson & Wales University-Providence's program is the one profiled here. 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.
Details: program page.
Providence, RI
BS in Artificial Intelligence
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.
Home unit: Department of Computer Science and Information Systems. Course map: curriculum bulletin.
Bristol, RI
BA or BS in Computer Science — Intelligent and Autonomous Systems Specialization
This is a specialization on a larger program, not a standalone AI diploma; the parent major still drives required courses and campus-visit rules. AI is a CS concentration—not a standalone AI bachelor's.
Related at this school: BS in Cybersecurity and Networking · M.A. or M.S. in Cybersecurity. Course map: curriculum bulletin.
Providence, RI
Bachelor's in Computer Science
Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
Details: program page.
Providence, RI
Bachelor's in Computer Science
Start with Providence College 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.
Details: school website.
On this state ranking, Brown University, Bryant University, and University of Rhode Island appear near the top. We list 8 schools offering AI programs in Rhode Island. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
About 22 AI programs at 8 schools show up for Rhode Island on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
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 86% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
Use both—state lists help with in-state tuition and local networks; overall lists compare research strength and online options.
