Best AI Degree Programs in West Virginia: 2026 Rankings
25 AI and machine learning programs at 11 schools in West Virginia.
Updated
The strongest AI programs in West Virginia on this list are led by American Public University, West Virginia University, and Marshall University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for West Virginia, drawn from 25 programs at 11 schools.
Best AI programs in West Virginia
Rank
School
Location
1
American Public University
Charles Town, WV
2
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
3
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
4
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV
5
Glenville State College
Glenville, WV
6
Bethany College
Bethany, WV
7
Concord University
Athens, WV
8
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV
9
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
10
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV
11
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV
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 80% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in West Virginia
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
American Public University
Charles Town, WV
BS in Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $43,200
Credits: 120
Best for: admissions and accessibility
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
American Public University sits in Charles Town. 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.
BS in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R)
Program summary
Students looking at Morgantown will find West Virginia 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. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics bachelor's—not a standalone AI degree.
Master's in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 30
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration (Marshall University)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Marshall University is based in Huntington. Named as an AI or ML degree—use the course list to separate theory-heavy terms from tool-focused applied semesters. 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 master's—not a standalone AI degree.
MS in Business Analytics & Applied Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 30
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration (Applied AI degree)
Program summary
University of Charleston'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. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics master's—not a standalone AI degree.
Best for: Managers who want AI literacy inside an MBA
Program summary
Start with Glenville State College if this ranking angle matches your goals. The AI content is framed for managers—strategy, tooling literacy, and applied use cases—more than research-heavy CS theory. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI is an MBA concentration—not a standalone AI master's.
Home unit: Business Department. Details: program page.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
Program summary
Start with Bethany 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.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Concord University)
Program summary
Concord University is based in Athens. 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 (Davis & Elkins College)
Program summary
Davis & Elkins College's program is the one profiled here. 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 (West Virginia State University)
Program summary
Students looking at Institute will find West Virginia 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.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (West Virginia University at Parkersburg)
Program summary
West Virginia University at Parkersburg 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.
On this state ranking, American Public University, West Virginia University, and Marshall University appear near the top. We list 11 schools offering AI programs in West Virginia. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in West Virginia?
About 25 AI programs at 11 schools show up for West Virginia 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 80% 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.
