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141 Best Artificial Intelligence Universities in the United States

Carnegie Mellon University tops our list of 141 Artificial Intelligence universities in the United States at #65 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Rice University (QS World #119) and Georgetown University (QS World #285). Across the whole list there are 193 courses to choose from.

141 universities · ranked best first

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FI Florida International University logo
QS World #574 #155 in United States United States

Florida International University

Public University · 3 courses in Artificial Intelligence

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
54,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#574 QS World University Rankings 2025
#155 in United States
24Ranked
UT The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley logo
#324 in United States United States
#324 in United States · by research impact
1,350,877 citations · h-index 468

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How these universities are ranked

11 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #65 (Carnegie Mellon University) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Northwestern University has the largest research record in this group, with 36,668,431 citations and an h-index of 1,466. 5 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 139 public to 2 private institutions. By location, Texas (1), District of Columbia (1) and Connecticut (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is George Washington University, founded in 1821. Florida International University is the largest, with 54,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 80 bachelor's, 62 master's, 6 diploma and 6 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 86% are full-time and 22 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (91% of courses with a stated intake). University of West Florida offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. Southwestern Oklahoma State University is the least expensive at USD 8,499 a year and The Catholic University of America the most at USD 58,378; the middle of the range is about USD 55,480. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Artificial Intelligence?

Carnegie Mellon University (QS World #65), Rice University (QS World #119) and Georgetown University (QS World #285) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Artificial Intelligence in the United States?

Of those with published fees, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is the least expensive at about USD 8,499 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Artificial Intelligence in the United States?

139 public and 2 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Artificial Intelligence course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Artificial Intelligence courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 97% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Artificial Intelligence online with a university in the United States?

22 of these courses are listed as online.

Earnings and debt behind a US degree

Tuition is only half of the decision. The US Department of Education publishes median earnings and median student debt for each individual degree programme, and our sister site TopUniversitiesUSA is built on that federal file.

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