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Bachelor's in AI
On-Campus

Pennsylvania State University

BS in Artificial Intelligence Methods

  • University Park
About This Program

This degree focuses on the interdisciplinary application of AI foundations and techniques to transform diverse domains like business, science, and healthcare.

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What You'll Learn

Students master technical AI skills, including automated problem-solving and reasoning, while learning to manage real-world constraints such as data uncertainty.

For detailed, official program information including specific curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and application requirements:
Typical Curriculum Structure
Students complete core technical courses in programming and machine learning, plus application focus areas in fields like social sciences, law, or data science.
Typical Course Topics
1. Introduction to Machine Learning 2. Deep Learning and Neural Networks 3. Natural Language Processing 4. Computer Vision 5. Applied Mathematics for AI (Linear Algebra & Calculus) 6. AI Ethics and Responsible Algorithm Design
Program Specializations:
Machine Learning
AI Ethics/Policy
View the exact, up-to-date curriculum on the official program website
Typical Admissions Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent with a strong foundation in mathematics and computer science is required. Most programs expect a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 and submission of SAT or ACT scores.
Academic Requirements (Typical)

β€’ Degree Required: Bachelor of Science (BS)
β€’ GRE/GMAT: Not Required
β€’ TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

Application Materials (Typical)

β€’ Common Application or Coalition Application with institution-specific essay
β€’ Official High School Transcript
β€’ School Report and Counselor Recommendation
β€’ Two Academic Teacher Evaluations
β€’ SAT or ACT Score
β€’ Mid-Year and Final Report (for current applicants)

Application Timeline

Most programs have rolling admissions or deadlines in early winter for fall admission. Check the official program website for exact dates.

Career Opportunities in AI

Start Machine Learning Engineer career in Cross-Industry AI with machine learning focus

Estimated Industry Salary
AI Engineer/Machine Learning Specialist: $120,000 Data Scientist: $115,000 AI Research Analyst: $118,000 AI Software Developer: $125,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
36.0%
Projected 2024-2034 (BLS)
Common Career Paths:
1. Machine Learning Engineer 2. AI Research Scientist 3. Data Scientist 4. AI Systems Developer
Top AI Employers (Industry-Wide):
Top employers include Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Meta, Amazon, and major technology firms specializing in AI and machine learning products.
Program Details
Duration
  • 4 Year
Tuition
  • 102,360
Format
On-Campus
Specializations
Machine Learning
AI Ethics/Policy