University of Tennessee, Knoxville

How this program compares

Budget-wise, $9.6K puts this certificate program at the 54th percentile on cost — roughly 13% below the $11.0K average across 180 comparable listings. 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 a computing or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with recommended background in programming, linear algebra, and probability theory.

About This Program

This graduate-level credential is designed for professionals and students looking to enhance their technical skills in machine learning and automated systems. Most students complete it in about 1 year.

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

Implement machine learning algorithms for real-world AI applications.

At roughly $9.6K total, University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate sits below the $11.0K average among AI certificate programs we track — the 54th percentile on price. That puts it in the mid-range on price among comparable programs.

It is one of 12 AI-related programs we track in Tennessee, of which about 42% offer an online option. On price, it comes in cheaper than about 92% of the Tennessee programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $45.1K.

Career Outcomes

The Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate at University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Knoxville, Tennessee) is oriented toward AI Engineer hiring, with alumni reporting pay near $120,000. Its focus on Machine Learning and Deep 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 Engineer
• 2. Machine Learning Specialist
• 3. Data Scientist
• 4. AI Ethics Consultant

What You'll Learn

• Implement machine learning algorithms for real-world AI applications.
• Apply natural language processing techniques to text and speech data.
• Develop computer vision systems for image analysis and recognition.
• Address ethical considerations and bias in AI model deployment.

Curriculum Highlights

The 15-credit program includes a required course in applied AI for research, a graduate capstone, and electives in deep learning or robotics.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and industries such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing.

Admissions

Admission to University of Tennessee, Knoxville'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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