Ferris State University

How this program compares

Budget-wise, $66.4K puts this bachelor's program at the 56th percentile on cost — roughly 26% below the $89.8K average across 186 comparable listings. 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 equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5-3.0 required; SAT/ACT scores optional but recommended for competitive admission.

About This Program

This program prepares students for careers in fast-growing technology fields with a focus on secure AI solutions. It is developed in collaboration with industry leaders and the Department of Defense. Coursework concentrates on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning. Most students complete it in about 4 years.

It is one of 26 AI-related programs we track in Michigan, of which about 69% offer an online option. On price, it comes in higher than about 69% of the Michigan programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $50.2K.

Graduates frequently move into roles such as Software Developer, with reported salaries around $120,000.

Design and implement machine learning models for cybersecurity applications.

At roughly $66.4K total, Ferris State University's BS in Artificial Intelligence sits below the $89.8K average among AI bachelor's programs we track — the 56th percentile on price. That puts it in the mid-range on price among comparable programs.

Career Outcomes

Ferris State University positions this bachelor track for Software Developer careers — typical offers cluster around $120,000. Its focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning maps directly to how employers in cybersecurity ai 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 Cybersecurity Analyst
• 2. Machine Learning Security Engineer
• 3. Threat Intelligence Specialist
• 4. Secure AI Systems Developer

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for cybersecurity applications
• Develop secure AI systems resistant to adversarial attacks
• Apply AI techniques for automated threat detection and incident response
• Analyze cryptographic methods for privacy-preserving AI

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum includes coursework in cloud computing fundamentals, data mining, and AI architecture. Specializations are available in Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech firms like Google, Microsoft, and IBM, as well as government agencies such as NSA and DHS.

Admissions

Admission to Ferris State University's BS in Artificial Intelligence generally expects a high school diploma. 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: Optional
• Resume: Optional
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

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