Best AI Degree Programs in Wisconsin: 2026 Rankings
79 AI and machine learning programs at 24 schools in Wisconsin.
Updated
The strongest AI programs in Wisconsin on this list are led by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Wisconsin, drawn from 79 programs at 24 schools.
Best AI programs in Wisconsin
Rank
School
Location
1
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
2
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
3
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
4
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI
5
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI
6
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
7
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
8
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
9
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI
10
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI
11
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
12
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
13
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI
14
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
15
Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI
16
Beloit College
Beloit, WI
17
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI
18
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
19
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI
20
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI
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 87% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
MS in Computer Science (Professional Track) — Artificial Intelligence · Machine Learning · and Natural Language Processing
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: CS students specializing in AI/ML within an MSCS
Program summary
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee anchors this ranking slot. 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.
BS in Computer Engineering — Machine Learning and Data Science
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 120
Best for: ML-focused engineers who want applied AI coursework
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-R)
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. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. Plan on roughly 4 years. ML/AI sits inside an engineering bachelor's—not a standalone AI degree.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
Program summary
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's program is the one profiled here. Named as an AI or ML degree—use the course list to separate theory-heavy terms from tool-focused applied semesters.
Home unit: Computer Science Department. Details: program page.
B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science — Artificial Intelligence Concentration
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: CS students specializing in AI/ML within a bachelor's
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Students looking at Menomonie will find University of Wisconsin-Stout on this list. 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. AI is a CS concentration—not a standalone AI bachelor'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
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.
Online MBA in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 31
Best for: Managers who want AI literacy inside an MBA
Accreditation: HLC; AACSB
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Marquette University is based in Milwaukee. 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. Plan on roughly 28 months. AI is an MBA concentration—not a standalone AI master's.
Best for: Learners seeking a dedicated AI master's
Program summary
Concordia University-Wisconsin is based in Mequon. 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.
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 (University of Wisconsin-Platteville)
Program summary
Start with University of Wisconsin-Platteville if this ranking angle matches your goals. 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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire appear near the top. We list 24 schools offering AI programs in Wisconsin. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in Wisconsin?
About 79 AI programs at 24 schools show up for Wisconsin 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 87% 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.
