BachelorOn-CampusFull-Time

Purdue University

BS in Artificial Intelligence

West Lafayette, Indiana4 years$30K total tuition
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Est. Salary$120,000 Data Scientist
Job Growth+35%
Top RoleMachine Learning Engineer
FormatOn-Campus

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Duration
4 years
Est. Tuition
$30K total
Format
On-Campus
Schedule
Full-Time
GRE / GMAT
Not Required
Concentrations
Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision

Typical admitted student: A high school diploma with strong performance in mathematics and computer science is required. Most programs expect a minimum GPA of 3.0 and standardized test scores (SAT/ACT); some institutions have made these optional.

About This Program

This computer science-focused major teaches students the foundations and tools needed to build systems that reason about data and make autonomous decisions.

Career Outcomes

Begin Machine Learning Engineer career in Cross-Industry AI with machine learning focus

  • 1. Machine Learning Engineer
  • 2. Data Scientist
  • 3. AI Research Engineer
  • 4. AI Product Manager

What You'll Learn

  • Design and implement machine learning algorithms and deep learning models for real-world applications
  • Analyze and manipulate large datasets using statistical methods and data science techniques
  • Understand AI ethics, bias mitigation, and responsible AI development practices
  • Apply AI and machine learning solutions across industry domains including computer vision, natural language processing, and autonomous systems

Curriculum Highlights

The science-based curriculum includes multivariate calculus, linear algebra, and data structures, with advanced electives in robotics, computer vision, or natural language processing.

Top Employers

Top employers include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, Meta, OpenAI, and Tesla, as well as government agencies investing in AI research and development.

Admissions

A high school diploma with strong performance in mathematics and computer science is required. Most programs expect a minimum GPA of 3.0 and standardized test scores (SAT/ACT); some institutions have made these optional.

Application Materials

  • Statement of Purpose: Optional
  • Letters of Recommendation: Not typically required
  • Resume: Optional
  • Transcripts: Official high school transcripts required

Academic Requirements

  • Degree Required: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • GRE/GMAT: Not Required
  • TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

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