Community College of Baltimore County

How this program compares

Community College of Baltimore County's Associate of Science in Artificial Intelligence lists about $7.4K total tuition — roughly 32% below the $11.0K AI certificate average (37th 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: High school diploma or GED required with minimum GPA of 2.0-2.5; placement tests in math and English often required for community college associate programs. SAT/ACT scores typically optional.

About This Program

This foundational associate degree introduces students to the principles and applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in modern technology. Coursework concentrates on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning. Most students complete it in about 2 years.

It is one of 26 AI-related programs we track in Maryland, of which about 62% offer an online option. On price, it comes in cheaper than about 100% of the Maryland programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $50.2K.

Graduates frequently move into roles such as AI Engineer, with reported salaries around $95,000.

Fundamental principles and techniques of artificial intelligence systems.

Budget planners should note $7.4K estimated total tuition (37th percentile among AI certificate programs, below the $11.0K average). That puts it in the mid-range on price among comparable programs.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of Community College of Baltimore County's Associate of Science in Artificial Intelligence most often target AI Engineer roles, where reported compensation runs around $95,000. Its focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning maps directly to how employers screen for specialized skills rather than generic degrees. Federal projections for this occupational area point to roughly 23% growth this decade — verify the current figure on the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook before you rely on it.

• 1. AI Support Technician
• 2. Junior Machine Learning Analyst
• 3. Data Annotation Specialist
• 4. AI Programming Assistant

What You'll Learn

• Fundamental principles and techniques of artificial intelligence systems.
• Programming skills for developing AI models using Python.
• Basics of machine learning algorithms and data processing.
• Ethical implications and societal impacts of AI technologies.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum includes courses in Python programming, database concepts, machine learning, and natural language processing, preparing students for entry-level roles.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM, and government research agencies focused on AI development.

Admissions

Admission to Community College of Baltimore County's Associate of Science in Artificial Intelligence generally expects a high school diploma or ged. 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: Optional
• Letters of Recommendation: Not Required
• Resume: Optional
• Transcripts: Official high school transcripts required

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