Artificial Intelligence

The program follows Keiser University's one-class-at-a-time model: students take a single course over each four-week term, with new classes starting every month. The degree totals 60 semester credit hours across roughly 18 courses and takes approximately 20 months of full-time study to complete.

Instruction for the Associate of Science in Artificial Intelligence is delivered on campus at select Florida locations; prospective students should confirm current campus availability and any day or evening scheduling options with an admissions advisor. Learning is project-based and lab-oriented, with programming and AI coursework building progressively from Python and data structures toward machine learning and applied artificial intelligence. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to advance through the sequence.

The curriculum combines artificial intelligence major courses with a general education foundation. Major coursework spans Python and Java programming, data structures and algorithms, discrete mathematics and probability, networking, information security, web development, machine learning, and applied artificial intelligence.

Required Courses

Tuition is charged per 16-week semester by the number of scheduled credit hours; full-time enrollment (12–17.99 credits) is approximately $12,408 per semester per the Keiser University Undergraduate Tuition & Fee Disclosure (subject to annual review). At 60 credit hours, a full-time student typically completes the degree in about four semesters, for an estimated tuition of roughly $49,600. Students also pay a one-time $55 application fee and a one-time $145 registration fee at enrollment. Certain technology courses may carry additional resource or lab fees; specific amounts are published in the university catalog and on the student billing statement rather than on the program page, so exact program-specific fees should be confirmed with financial services.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Options include federal Pell Grants, FSEOG, Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Direct PLUS Loans, and Federal Work-Study; Florida student aid such as FSAG and EASE; institutional scholarships; and veterans and military education benefits. Students should file the FAFSA annually using Keiser University's School Code, 015159. An estimate of individual costs is available through the Net Price Calculator at https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/NPC-index.html.

Estimated total program tuition of about $49,632 (full-time semesters at ~$12,408/semester); actual cost varies with pace and transfer credit.

Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in artificial intelligence, data, and information technology across a range of industries. Positions the program points to include AI developer assistant, machine learning technician, data analyst, junior data scientist, AI systems support specialist, natural language processing associate, business intelligence analyst, automation technician, AI quality assurance tester, IT support specialist, AI solutions analyst, and prompt engineering associate, as well as general software development support roles.

The associate degree also provides a foundation for continued study, transitioning into Keiser University's Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence or a related field, where students can pursue more advanced topics such as deep learning, neural networks, and data science. This program does not lead to a professional license or certification exam; its value comes from applied AI and programming skills and its transfer pathway.

Expect an accelerated, hands-on program in which you focus on one class at a time over four-week terms. Early courses build programming and computer-science fundamentals in Python, Java, data structures, and networking, then progress into applied artificial intelligence, machine learning, and web development. Coursework is project-based and grounded in real-world scenarios, so you will build and work with software-based intelligent systems rather than study theory in isolation.

Classes are small and led by instructors with industry experience, giving you personalized attention and practical guidance. Alongside your AI major courses you will complete general education requirements in areas such as English, mathematics, natural and social sciences, communications, and the humanities. Because instruction is on campus at select Florida locations, plan to attend in person and confirm campus and scheduling options with an advisor. You will also be expected to engage with the ethical dimensions of developing and deploying AI.