Artificial Intelligence Degrees (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Artificial Intelligence maps to BLS occupations averaging about $97,893, with roughly 277,560 workers nationwide in those roles. Median in-state published tuition is about $6,266; common paths include Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance and Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education.
Key Statistics
Artificial Intelligence: what the data shows
Common questions about artificial intelligence degrees, answered from IPEDS, College Scorecard, BLS OEWS, and O*NET in this repository—not program marketing copy.
What is a artificial intelligence degree?
A Artificial Intelligence program is classified under NCES CIP 11.0102 in the Computer and Information Sciences, General field family (11.01).
A program that focuses on the symbolic inference, representation, and simulation by computers and software of human learning and reasoning processes and capabilities, and the computer modeling of human motor control and motion. Includes instruction in computing theory, cybernetics, human factors, natural language processing, and applicable aspects of engineering, technology, and specific end-use applications
IPEDS counted 149 completions for this CIP in the survey year in our extract.
Types of artificial intelligence degrees and related programs
Other NCES program codes in the 11.01 family with pages on EDsmart Data:
- Agriculture, General (CIP 11.01)
- Computer and Information Sciences (CIP 11.0101)
- Human-Centered Technology Design (CIP 11.0105)
- Informatics (CIP 11.0104)
- Information Technology (CIP 11.0103)
How long does it take to get a artificial intelligence degree?
Award levels reported to IPEDS for CIP 11.0102 in our file:
- 26 Associate (2.0% of IPEDS total)—about two years of full-time study
- 149 Bachelor's (11.5% of IPEDS total)—typically four years
- 1,123 Master's (86.5% of IPEDS total)—one to two years beyond a bachelor's
Time to completion depends on enrollment intensity and transfer credits; figures above describe credential type, not calendar time for every student.
What degree do you need?
For Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance (top mapped occupation), O*NET incumbent surveys in our career profile report these education credentials most often: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
O*NET education distributions describe incumbent workers, not minimum legal or employer requirements.
What jobs can you get with a artificial intelligence degree?
Our degree→occupation mapping links Artificial Intelligence to the BLS roles below. Employment is U.S. OEWS; median wage is national May 2024 where published in our extract.
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | 3,320 | $50,280 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 114,410 | $61,430 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 97,890 | $80,190 |
| Floral Designers | 40,160 | $36,120 |
| Craft Artists | 4,370 | $38,480 |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | 17,410 | $59,600 |
See Careers & Jobs for mean wages and industry context.
Is a artificial intelligence degree worth it?
College Scorecard national medians for the Computer and Information Sciences, General bachelor's program family: median debt $22,227, median earnings $92,374 four years after enrollment. Debt-to-earnings proxy: 0.36.
About 5.0% of graduates in this field family were not working and not enrolled one year after completion in Scorecard's national program medians.
Among schools reporting in our Scorecard extract, median published in-state tuition is $6,266 and median net price is $14,092.
We do not score "worth" on opinion—compare debt, earnings, wages for mapped occupations, and completion data above against your cost and career target.
Institutions
Information about the types of higher education institutions that grant degrees in Artificial Intelligence and the types of students that study this field.
Tuition Costs for Common Institutions
$6,266 Median In-State Public
$35,470 Median Out of State Private
Tuition costs for Artificial Intelligence majors are, on average, $6,266 for in-state public colleges, and $35,470 for out of state private colleges.
Tuition costs comparison for Artificial Intelligence programs.
Degrees Awarded Over Time
100,000 Total Degrees Awarded in 2023
This chart shows the number of degrees awarded in Artificial Intelligence from 2015 to 2023.
Historical trend of degrees awarded in Artificial Intelligence.
Top 5 Schools by Enrollment
| # | School | State | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern New Hampshire University | NH | 163,164 |
| 2 | Southern New Hampshire University | NH | 163,164 |
| 3 | Southern New Hampshire University | NH | 163,164 |
| 4 | Western Governors University | UT | 155,088 |
| 5 | Western Governors University | UT | 155,088 |
Schools with the largest enrollment offering Artificial Intelligence programs.
Top 5 Most Affordable Tuition
| # | School | State | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tohono O'odham Community College | AZ | $932 |
| 2 | Barstow Community College | CA | $1,104 |
| 3 | Barstow Community College | CA | $1,104 |
| 4 | Antelope Valley Community College District | CA | $1,124 |
| 5 | Antelope Valley Community College District | CA | $1,124 |
Schools with the lowest tuition costs for Artificial Intelligence programs.
Top 5 Lowest Net Price
| # | School | State | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Peck Community College | MT | $400 |
| 2 | Fort Peck Community College | MT | $400 |
| 3 | College of the Sequoias | CA | $480 |
| 4 | College of the Sequoias | CA | $480 |
| 5 | Henry Ford College | MI | $660 |
Schools with the lowest average net price for Artificial Intelligence programs.
Graduation Rates
Graduation rate data is not available for this degree program.
Graduation/completion rates for Artificial Intelligence programs across institutions.
Where students complete this major (IPEDS)
Bachelor's-level completions (IPEDS Completions, award level 5) summed by institution state. State is taken from IPEDS Directory (HD2023) for each reporting institution.
Geographic concentration
The largest number of reported bachelor's completions for Artificial Intelligence is in PA (52 completions). That state represents about 34.9% of U.S. bachelor's completions reported for this CIP in the IPEDS file we use.
Among states, the highest concentration relative to all bachelor's degrees awarded in-state is PA (0.03% of that state's bachelor's completions).
Top states by count of bachelor's completions for this CIP (IPEDS).
| State | Bachelor's completions (this CIP) | % of U.S. total (this CIP) | % of state's all bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA | 52 | 34.9% | 0.03% |
| MA | 37 | 24.8% | 0.03% |
| FL | 13 | 8.7% | 0.01% |
| AZ | 8 | 5.4% | 0.01% |
| IA | 8 | 5.4% | 0.02% |
| IL | 6 | 4.0% | 0.00% |
| IN | 5 | 3.4% | 0.01% |
| ME | 5 | 3.4% | 0.03% |
| WA | 4 | 2.7% | 0.01% |
| NY | 3 | 2.0% | 0.00% |
| SD | 3 | 2.0% | 0.03% |
| TN | 2 | 1.3% | 0.00% |
| WI | 2 | 1.3% | 0.00% |
| NJ | 1 | 0.7% | 0.00% |
Related specializations
Other NCES program codes in the 11.01 CIP family with dedicated pages on EDsmart Data.
- Agriculture, General CIP 11.01
- Computer and Information Sciences CIP 11.0101
- Human-Centered Technology Design CIP 11.0105
- Informatics CIP 11.0104
- Information Technology CIP 11.0103
Degree Levels (IPEDS)
Completions reported to IPEDS for CIP 11.0102 in the survey year used in our extract (1,298 total across levels below).
- 26 Associate (2.0% of IPEDS total)
- 149 Bachelor's (11.5% of IPEDS total)
- 1,123 Master's (86.5% of IPEDS total)
Source: IPEDS Completions (c2024_a), summed by award level for this CIP.
Careers & Jobs
Occupations linked to this major in our degree→career mapping, with wages and employment from processed BLS career profiles in this repo.
Across these BLS occupations, employment-weighted mean pay is about $97,893. Figures are national OEWS estimates for the occupation—not earnings of Artificial Intelligence graduates alone.
Related occupations (BLS OEWS)
| Occupation | Mean annual wage | U.S. employment |
|---|---|---|
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $122,805 | 3,320 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $91,347 | 114,410 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,318 | 97,890 |
| Floral Designers | $49,284 | 40,160 |
| Craft Artists | $88,430 | 4,370 |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | $68,341 | 17,410 |
Open each occupation for full career profile charts and industry breakdowns on EDsmart Data.
Program outcomes (College Scorecard)
National medians across bachelor's programs in the Computer and Information Sciences, General CIP family (149 programs reporting debt). Not specific to every Artificial Intelligence graduate.
- $22,227 median federal loan debt among completers
- $92,374 median earnings four years after enrollment (national program median)
- 0.36 debt-to-earnings ratio (Scorecard proxy)
- 5.0% of graduates not working and not enrolled one year out (program cohort)
Source: College Scorecard program-level outcomes aggregated by 4-digit CIP family.
Employment
Wages and industry mix below use BLS OEWS data for occupations linked to this major in our mapping—not a graduate earnings survey.
Yearly Income for Common Jobs
$97,893 Average Wage in Workforce
The average salary for Artificial Intelligence majors is $97,893.
Average annual salaries of the most common occupations for Artificial Intelligence majors.
Occupations by Share
277,560 2023 Workforce
The number of Artificial Intelligence graduates in the workforce has been growing.
Various jobs filled by those with a major in Artificial Intelligence by share of the total number of graduates.
Diversity
Demographic information for those who earn a degree in Artificial Intelligence in the United States.
Workforce Age
N/A Average Age in 2023
This chart shows distribution of ages for employees with a degree in Artificial Intelligence.
Age distribution for Artificial Intelligence degree holders in the workforce.
Gender Distribution
Counts below are bachelor's-level completions only (IPEDS Completions, award level 5).
149 Total Degrees Awarded
104 Male (69.80%)
45 Female (30.20%)
Gender distribution of Artificial Intelligence degree recipients.
Race and Ethnicity Distribution
Counts below are bachelor's-level completions only (IPEDS Completions, award level 5).
53 White (35.57%)
30 Asian (20.13%)
15 Hispanic or Latino (10.07%)
8 Black or African American (5.37%)
7 Two or More Races (4.70%)
Racial and ethnic distribution of Artificial Intelligence degree recipients.
Degrees Awarded
The most common degree types awarded to students graduating in Artificial Intelligence are Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and Associates Degree.
Distribution of degree types awarded in Artificial Intelligence.
Skills
Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for those working in the Artificial Intelligence field from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Required Skills
Artificial Intelligence majors need many skills, but most especially Critical Thinking, Active Listening, and Reading Comprehension.
Rating of how necessary various skills are for Artificial Intelligence majors.
Skills Bar Chart
This bar chart shows the same information as the radar chart, displaying the importance of each skill.
Skill importance ratings for Artificial Intelligence majors.
About
A program that focuses on the symbolic inference, representation, and simulation by computers and software of human learning and reasoning processes and capabilities, and the computer modeling of human motor control and motion. Includes instruction in computing theory, cybernetics, human factors, natural language processing, and applicable aspects of engineering, technology, and specific end-use applications
In 2023, 100,000 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs in Artificial Intelligence.
CIP Code
11.0102 - Artificial Intelligence
What the data shows
At the program-family level, College Scorecard reports median debt of $22,227 for bachelor's completers and median earnings near $92,374, a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36. Those figures describe national program cohorts in this CIP family—not every individual Artificial Intelligence graduate.
Men earned 26.6% of 1,653 Artificial Intelligence completions in the IPEDS file used here.
Mapped BLS occupations show employment-weighted mean pay of about $97,893. The largest mapped role by headcount is Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance (3,320 U.S. jobs in OEWS).
Published tuition medians in College Scorecard land at $6,266 in-state at public colleges and $35,470 at private institutions for programs in this field.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, IPEDS completion data, and Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Employment and wage data are from the most recent Census Bureau ACS PUMS estimates.