University of West Florida

How this program compares

Budget-wise, $26.3K puts this bachelor's program at the 11th percentile on cost — roughly 71% below the $89.8K average across 186 comparable listings. It runs on a full-time schedule (on-campus).

Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5–3.0 required; SAT/ACT scores optional for many programs but recommended for competitive admission.

About This Program

A career-focused degree program that prepares students to develop computerized solutions through interdisciplinary teams within global and societal contexts. Coursework concentrates on Machine Learning and MLOps/AI Engineering. Most students complete it in about 4 years.

Design and implement machine learning models for intelligent decision-making.

Budget planners should note $26.3K estimated total tuition (11th percentile among AI bachelor's programs, below the $89.8K average). That makes it one of the more affordable options for students weighing return on investment.

It is one of 50 AI-related programs we track in Florida, of which about 42% offer an online option. On price, it comes in higher than about 66% of the Florida programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $25.9K.

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

Career Outcomes

University of West Florida positions this bachelor track for AI Engineer careers — typical offers cluster around $120,000. Its focus on Machine Learning and MLOps/AI Engineering 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 Systems Developer
• 3. Robotics Software Engineer
• 4. Data Scientist (Intelligent Systems)

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for intelligent decision-making.
• Analyze and optimize algorithms for AI applications.
• Develop autonomous systems using neural networks and reinforcement learning.
• Apply ethical principles to intelligent systems development.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum includes study in net-centric computing and computer architecture, with a focus area in intelligent systems, robotics, and human factors.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech leaders like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and NVIDIA, as well as defense contractors and research labs.

Admissions

Admission to University of West Florida's BS in Computer Science: Intelligent Systems Concentration 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: Optional
• Resume: Optional
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

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