The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

How this program compares

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina's BS in Computer Science - Concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning lists about $61.5K total tuition — roughly 32% below the $89.8K AI bachelor's average (53rd percentile in our data). It runs on a full-time schedule (on-campus).

Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred; SAT or ACT scores optional but recommended for competitive admission.

About This Program

This ABET-accredited program combines a sound computer science foundation with a specialized focus on the development of intelligent and autonomous systems. Coursework concentrates on Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP). Most students complete it in about 4 years.

Graduates frequently move into roles such as Machine Learning Engineer, with reported salaries around $120,000.

Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics.

At roughly $61.5K total, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina's BS in Computer Science - Concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning sits below the $89.8K average among AI bachelor's programs we track — the 53rd percentile on price. That puts it in the mid-range on price among comparable programs.

It is one of 3 AI-related programs we track in South Carolina, of which about 33% offer an online option. On price, it comes in higher than about 67% of the South Carolina programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $36.5K.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina's BS in Computer Science - Concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning most often target Machine Learning Engineer roles, where reported compensation runs around $120,000. Its focus on Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP) maps directly to how employers screen for specialized skills rather than generic degrees. Federal projections for this occupational area point to roughly 23% growth this decade — verify the current figure on the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook before you rely on it.

• 1. Machine Learning Engineer
• 2. AI Research Scientist
• 3. Data Scientist
• 4. Software Engineer (AI/ML)

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics
• Apply deep learning techniques to image and speech recognition tasks
• Develop AI algorithms for optimization and decision-making systems
• Evaluate and interpret AI model performance using advanced metrics

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum includes core computer science requirements paired with specialized mathematics, statistics, and 18 hours of technical electives in AI.

Top Employers

Top employers include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta.

Admissions

Admission to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina's BS in Computer Science - Concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning generally expects a high school diploma. The GRE is not required here — a growing norm among AI programs — so applicants can often lead with coursework, projects and recommendations instead. Deadlines, testing policies and funding change year to year, so confirm the current requirements on the official program page before applying.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Optional
• Letters of Recommendation: 2 recommended
• Resume: Optional
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

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