AI degrees, certificates and career pathways in Mississippi
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AI degrees, certificates, concentrations and academic pathways in Mississippi
These verified pathways include institutionally awarded credentials and formally designated AI concentrations or emphases. Programs that only include a single AI course are not treated as AI pathways. Each institution owns and operates its programs. Confirm current admissions, curriculum, delivery format, tuition, eligibility, and deadlines with the institution before applying.
Alcorn State University: Artificial Intelligence graduate pathways
Alcorn State University offers a STEM Master of Business Administration with an Artificial Intelligence concentration and a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science with Artificial Intelligence as an area of emphasis.
Belhaven University: Applied Artificial Intelligence
Belhaven University offers a 30-credit Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence and a 12-credit Applied AI Graduate Certificate. Both programs are delivered online.
Delta State University: AI Leadership
Delta State University offers a fully online Integrated M.B.A. with a 12-credit Leading AI-Driven Transformation and Impact concentration, presented as AI Leadership. Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning also records the sequence as a post-baccalaureate certificate; confirm standalone certificate enrollment with Delta State.
Jackson State University: AI, data science and cybersecurity
Jackson State University offers an 18-credit pre-baccalaureate Data Science and AI for Cybersecurity certificate and a Master of Science in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence as an area of emphasis. The funded certificate program has geographic and participant eligibility requirements.
Mississippi Christian University School of Law: AI and law certification
Mississippi Christian University School of Law requires entering first-year law students to complete an Introduction to AI and the Law certification. This is an embedded legal-education pathway, not a standalone artificial intelligence degree.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College: AI and Data Technology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers a stackable 30-credit AI and Data Technology certificate, diploma continuation, and Associate of Applied Science for learners preparing for technical and workforce roles.
Mississippi State University: Artificial Intelligence degrees and concentrations
Mississippi State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, a 31-credit Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, and a 17-credit undergraduate minor. Additional pathways include a Computer Science B.S. concentration in Artificial Intelligence and a Data Science B.S. concentration in Computational Intelligence.
Mississippi Valley State University: AI and machine learning
Mississippi Valley State University offers a 36-credit, two-year Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Biomedical and Environmental Health Systems. Students select Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical Applications or Artificial Intelligence for Environmental Health Systems.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for learners comparing courses, certificates, concentrations, emphases, and degrees.
Does Mississippi have AI degree programs?
Yes. Mississippi institutions offer AI-focused associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees as well as certificates, minors, concentrations, emphases, and embedded professional certifications. The directory above distinguishes each type of pathway and links to the institution that operates it.
Are all of these pathways standalone AI degrees?
No. Some are standalone degrees or certificates, while others are concentrations, areas of emphasis, minors, or certifications embedded within another professional program. Review the credential type and admissions requirements on the institution’s website.
Can I learn AI in Mississippi for free?
Yes. MAIN offers no-cost, online, self-paced AI courses for learners across Mississippi.
Does MAIN award degrees?
No. MAIN coordinates statewide AI education and workforce resources. Degrees and certificates are awarded by the institutions that operate those programs.
How do I choose between a free course, a certificate, and a degree?
Start with your goal. Free courses build skills quickly. Certificates document targeted learning. Concentrations and emphases add AI specialization to a broader degree, while standalone degree programs provide deeper preparation for AI and data careers.
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