Augustana University

How this program compares

Augustana University's Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate lists about $15.7K total tuition — about 43% above the $11.0K AI certificate average (78th percentile in our data). It is one of the 54% of programs in our database offered fully or partly online.

Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Relevant programming experience or coursework in data structures and linear algebra is often preferred.

About This Program

The Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate at Augustana University, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is listed as online certificate. Coursework concentrates on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and AI Engineering / Applied AI. Most students complete it in about 0.03 years. Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics.

It is one of 9 AI-related programs we track in South Dakota, of which about 78% offer an online option. On price, it comes in cheaper than about 67% of the South Dakota programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $22.8K.

Graduates frequently move into roles such as Machine Learning Engineer, with reported salaries around $120,000.

Budget planners should note $15.7K estimated total tuition (78th percentile among AI certificate programs, above the $11.0K average). Applicants should weigh that premium against the program's outcomes and brand.

Career Outcomes

Augustana University positions this certificate track for Machine Learning Engineer careers — typical offers cluster around $120,000. Its focus on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and AI Engineering / Applied AI maps directly to how employers screen for specialized skills rather than generic degrees. Federal projections for this occupational area point to roughly 29% growth this decade — verify the current figure on the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook before you rely on it.

• 1. AI/ML Engineer
• 2. Data Scientist
• 3. AI Ethics Consultant
• 4. Machine Learning Specialist

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics.
• Apply deep learning techniques to image and language data processing.
• Evaluate ethical implications and biases in AI systems.
• Develop AI solutions for real-world problems using frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.

Curriculum Highlights

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Top Employers

Top employers include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and IBM.

Admissions

Admission to Augustana University's Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate generally expects a bachelor's degree. The GRE is not required here — a growing norm among AI programs — so applicants can often lead with coursework, projects and recommendations instead. Deadlines, testing policies and funding change year to year, so confirm the current requirements on the official program page before applying.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

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