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Best AI Degree Programs in Vermont: 2026 Rankings

17 AI and machine learning programs at 8 schools in Vermont.

The strongest AI programs in Vermont on this list are led by University of Vermont, Champlain College, and Middlebury College. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Vermont, drawn from 17 programs at 8 schools.

Best AI programs in Vermont

RankSchoolLocation
1 University of Vermont Burlington, VT
2 Champlain College Burlington, VT
3 Middlebury College Middlebury, VT
4 Norwich University Northfield, VT
5 Bennington College Bennington, VT
6 Landmark College Putney, VT
7 Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT
8 Vermont State University Randolph, VT

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 Vermont

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.

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT

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

University of Vermont is based in Burlington. 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.

Details: program page.

Champlain College

Burlington, VT

Bachelor's in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: 120
  • Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration (Champlain College)
  • 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. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics bachelor's—not a standalone AI degree.

Home unit: Cybersecurity Department. Related at this school: BS in Computer Science and Innovation — Artificia…. Details: program page.

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery

Program summary

Middlebury College's program is the one profiled here. 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: program page.

Norwich University

Northfield, VT

Certificate in 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
  • 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.

Home unit: College of Graduate and Continuing Studies. Related at this school: BS in Cybersecurity · BS in Cybersecurity & Advanced Technology. Course map: curriculum bulletin.

Bennington College

Bennington, VT

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 (Bennington College)

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. 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: school website.

Landmark College

Putney, VT

Associate in Computer Science

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Landmark College)

Program summary

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: program page.

Saint Michael's College

Colchester, VT

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Saint Michael's College)

Program summary

Saint Michael's College sits in Colchester. 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.

Vermont State University

Randolph, VT

Associate in Computer Science

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Vermont State University)

Program summary

Vermont State University is based in Randolph. 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.

Related rankings and guides

FAQ: AI degrees in Vermont

What are the best AI programs in Vermont?

On this state ranking, University of Vermont, Champlain College, and Middlebury College appear near the top. We list 8 schools offering AI programs in Vermont. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.

How many AI programs are in Vermont?

About 17 AI programs at 8 schools show up for Vermont 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.

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