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2027 Best Artificial Intelligence Schools in the Southeast Region

8 Colleges in the United States
303 Artificial Intelligence Degrees Awarded
$65,188 Avg Early-Career Salary

Artificial Intelligence is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for artificial intelligence students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Artificial Intelligence in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the artificial intelligence degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Artificial Intelligence

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Our analysis ranked Duke University the best school in the country for a degree in artificial intelligence. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. About 30 artificial intelligence degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. Graduates of the artificial intelligence program make about $83,388 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,296. More information about a degree in artificial intelligence from Duke University

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University Of Georgia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in artificial intelligence, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 15 artificial intelligence degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, artificial intelligence degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $53,546. Students borrow a median of $21,792 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in artificial intelligence from University Of Georgia

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in artificial intelligence, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 48 artificial intelligence degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, artificial intelligence degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $72,440. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full artificial intelligence details for Auburn University

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Students looking for a strong artificial intelligence program will find one at University Of Kentucky, which ranked #4. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. University Of Kentucky awarded about 34 artificial intelligence degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the artificial intelligence program make about $71,293 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree. See the full artificial intelligence program report for University Of Kentucky

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Students looking for a strong artificial intelligence program will find one at University Of Central Florida, which ranked #5. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. University Of Central Florida graduates 78% of students within six years. About 12 artificial intelligence degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Graduates of the artificial intelligence program make about $70,616 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,751 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in artificial intelligence from University Of Central Florida

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Miami Dade College placed #6 among the best artificial intelligence schools. Miami Dade College is a very large public school located in the city of Miami. About 80 artificial intelligence degrees were awarded at Miami Dade College in the most recent year. Artificial Intelligence graduates of Miami Dade College earn a median of $49,903 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,195 to complete this degree. Get the full artificial intelligence details for Miami Dade College

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Florida Atlantic University placed #7 among the best artificial intelligence schools. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public university. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 74 artificial intelligence degrees were awarded at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent year. Students who receive their artificial intelligence degree from Florida Atlantic University earn around $67,392 in the first couple years of their career. Florida Atlantic University graduates carry a median of $18,337 in student loans. See the full artificial intelligence program report for Florida Atlantic University

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Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL

Full Sail University came in at #8 for artificial intelligence this year. This very large private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Winter Park. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 artificial intelligence students who graduated with this degree at Full Sail University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the artificial intelligence program make about $52,927 in their early career. Full Sail University graduates carry a median of $24,252 in student loans. See the full artificial intelligence program report for Full Sail University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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