Best AI Degree Programs in Washington: 2026 Rankings
83 AI and machine learning programs at 25 schools in Washington.
Updated
The strongest AI programs in Washington on this list are led by University of Washington, Seattle University, and Eastern Washington University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Washington, drawn from 83 programs at 25 schools.
Best AI programs in Washington
Rank
School
Location
1
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
2
Seattle University
Seattle, WA
3
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
4
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA
5
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
6
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
7
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
8
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA
9
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA
10
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
11
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
12
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
13
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Redmond, WA
14
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
15
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
16
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA
17
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA
18
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA
19
Edmonds College
Lynnwood, WA
20
Green River College
Auburn, WA
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 85% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Washington
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 Washington
Seattle, WA
Computer Science & Engineering · BS (AI/ML Focus)
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: $53,624 (in-state)
Credits: 180
Best for: CS students specializing in AI/ML within a bachelor's
Accreditation: NWCCU
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R)
Program summary
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. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Best for: Learners seeking a dedicated AI master's
Program summary
Seattle University's program is the one profiled here. 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. Dedicated AI master's—not an add-on to another degree.
MS in Organizational Leadership with Artificial Intelligence Leadership Concentration
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, CAE-CO)
Program summary
Eastern Washington University sits in Cheney. 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. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration
Program summary
University of Washington-Bothell Campus anchors this ranking slot. 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: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
Program summary
Seattle Pacific University anchors this ranking slot. 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 (Washington State University)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-R)
Program summary
Students looking at Pullman will find Washington State 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.
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 (Western Washington University)
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. 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: Learners seeking a dedicated AI master's (Standalone AI degree)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Start with City University of Seattle if this ranking angle matches your goals. 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. Dedicated AI master's—not an add-on to another degree.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Edmonds Community College)
Program summary
Students looking at Lynnwood will find Edmonds Community College 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.
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 (Central Washington University)
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.
On this state ranking, University of Washington, Seattle University, and Eastern Washington University appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering AI programs in Washington. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in Washington?
About 83 AI programs at 25 schools show up for Washington 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 85% 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.
