2027 Best Value Artificial Intelligence Schools in Pennsylvania

[Artificial Intelligence](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/artificial-intelligence/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong artificial intelligence education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for artificial intelligence students.
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2027 Best Value Artificial Intelligence Schools in Pennsylvania
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the artificial intelligence degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Artificial Intelligence Schools
For return on investment in artificial intelligence, no school beat Pennsylvania State University World Campus this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,356. Students borrow a median of $26,062 to complete the artificial intelligence program here. Soon after graduation, artificial intelligence degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University World Campus generally make around $116,067. Set against $26,062 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Gannon University one of the best values for artificial intelligence. Located in the city of Erie, Gannon University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,656. Students borrow a median of $26,934 to complete the artificial intelligence program here. Artificial Intelligence graduates of Gannon University earn a median of $73,658 early in their careers. Set against $26,934 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Pennsylvania came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value artificial intelligence schools. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete the artificial intelligence program here. Artificial Intelligence graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $135,663 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 5%.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value artificial intelligence schools. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the artificial intelligence program here. Early-career artificial intelligence graduates make about $49,298. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.
Carnegie Mellon University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value artificial intelligence schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $65,636 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for artificial intelligence graduates is $23,529. Soon after graduation, artificial intelligence degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University generally make around $138,781. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value artificial intelligence schools. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. In-state tuition and fees average $20,644, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the artificial intelligence program here. Artificial Intelligence graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $60,523 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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