60 AI and machine learning programs at 12 schools in Utah.
Updated
The strongest AI programs in Utah on this list are led by Western Governors University, Utah State University, and Weber State University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Utah, drawn from 60 programs at 12 schools.
Best AI programs in Utah
Rank
School
Location
1
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
2
Utah State University
Logan, UT
3
Weber State University
Ogden, UT
4
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
5
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
6
Neumont University
South Jordan, UT
7
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
8
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
9
Brigham Young University-Provo
Provo, UT
10
Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT
11
Snow College
Ephraim, UT
12
Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT
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 84% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Utah
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
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
BS in AI Engineering
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $16,800
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: affordability, self-motivated students
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
It’s built as a dedicated undergraduate AI major—confirm direct-admit rules and whether students can transfer in after a general first year. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
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
Program summary
Students looking at Logan will find Utah State University on this list. It’s built as a dedicated undergraduate AI major—confirm direct-admit rules and whether students can transfer in after a general first year. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Home unit: Computer Science Department and Mathematics and Statistics Department. Course map: curriculum bulletin.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Weber State University sits in Ogden. 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 (Brigham Young University)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Brigham Young University sits in Provo. 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.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of Utah)
Program summary
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 (Neumont University)
Program summary
Neumont University is based in South Jordan. It’s built as a dedicated undergraduate AI major—confirm direct-admit rules and whether students can transfer in after a general first year.
MBA with Business Artificial Intelligence Emphasis
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 30
Best for: Managers who want AI literacy inside an MBA
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Southern Utah University is based in Cedar City. 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. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI is an MBA concentration—not a standalone AI master's.
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
Students looking at Orem will find Utah Valley University on this list. 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.
Best for: CS students specializing in AI/ML within a bachelor's
Program summary
Computer science is the umbrella; the AI or machine-learning focus lives in electives and specializations rather than a separate AI degree name. AI is a CS concentration—not a standalone AI bachelor's.
Home unit: Computer Science Department. Details: program page.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Utah Tech University)
Program summary
Students looking at Saint George will find Utah Tech University 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.
On this state ranking, Western Governors University, Utah State University, and Weber State University appear near the top. We list 12 schools offering AI programs in Utah. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in Utah?
About 60 AI programs at 12 schools show up for Utah 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 84% 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.
