by our College Data Analytics Team
[Artificial Intelligence](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/artificial-intelligence/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for artificial intelligence students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the artificial intelligence degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Seminole State College Of Florida, our #1 best value for artificial intelligence in Florida. Set in the city of Sanford, Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,122, compared with $11,447 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for artificial intelligence graduates is $16,484. Early-career artificial intelligence graduates make about $48,049. That is a strong return on a $16,484 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Miami Dade College earned it the #2 place for artificial intelligence. Set in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,838, while out-of-state students pay about $9,661. Students borrow a median of $11,195 to complete the artificial intelligence program here. Early-career artificial intelligence graduates make about $49,903. Set against $11,195 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in artificial intelligence will find it at Florida Atlantic University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,879, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Typical student debt for artificial intelligence graduates is $18,337. Artificial Intelligence graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $67,392 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,337 median debt. The acceptance rate is 66%.
Students looking for strong value in artificial intelligence will find it at The University Of West Florida, which ranked #4. Set in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,776, compared with $18,658 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for artificial intelligence graduates is $19,385. Artificial Intelligence graduates of The University Of West Florida earn a median of $66,485 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,385 median debt. The acceptance rate is 58%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Central Florida earned it the #5 place for artificial intelligence. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,368, while out-of-state students pay about $22,467. Students borrow a median of $22,751 to complete the artificial intelligence program here. Artificial Intelligence graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $70,616 early in their careers. Set against $22,751 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 40%.
Full Sail University came in at #6 for value in artificial intelligence this year. Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,906. Typical student debt for artificial intelligence graduates is $24,252. Early-career artificial intelligence graduates make about $52,927. That is a strong return on a $24,252 median debt.
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale came in at #7 for value in artificial intelligence this year. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. In-state tuition and fees average $25,056. Artificial Intelligence graduates carry a median of $24,517 in student loans. Artificial Intelligence graduates of Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earn a median of $45,965 early in their careers. Set against $24,517 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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