{"id":352,"date":"2023-10-09T13:23:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T13:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/?p=352"},"modified":"2023-10-09T13:23:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T13:23:32","slug":"best-ai-schools-wisconsin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/best-ai-schools-wisconsin\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Schools to Learn Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choose from one of Wisconsin&#8217;s best colleges and universities offering programs\/degrees in artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>Artificial intelligence jobs will be in high demand in the future. According to a Forbes article, there are at least <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbestechcouncil\/2023\/07\/06\/20-new-and-enhanced-roles-ai-could-create\/?sh=68779fcd6f04\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">20 real roles that AI could create<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>This expectant trend explains the stampede of AI courses and degrees that are now available. But then, quantity is not always quality.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/ai-in-education\/\">AI is steadily transforming learning<\/a>, and academics are readily embracing <a href=\"\/best-ai-tools-for-teachers\/\">educational AI tools<\/a> that make their lives easier. Some schools, however, prefer to merge the roles of innovator and advocate with early adopter.  <\/p>\n<p>Consequently, there are AI programs (and courses) from accredited institutions that meet high national and regional quality standards. These are the schools we will be dealing with in this article.<\/p>\n<h2>Best AI colleges in Wisconsin<\/h2>\n<p>This list was compiled based on the following factors: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reputation (rankings) of the university. <\/li>\n<li>Quality of curriculum <\/li>\n<li>Campus facilities  <\/li>\n<li>Course relevance to modern AI  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Rankings are retrieved from US News &#038; World Report and Edurank.org. <\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3>University of Wisconsin-Madison<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-Artificial-Intelligence-schools.jpg\" alt=\"Wisconsin-Artificial-Intelligence-schools\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-Artificial-Intelligence-schools.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-Artificial-Intelligence-schools-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-Artificial-Intelligence-schools-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-Artificial-Intelligence-schools-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-caption\">Source: Phil Roeder<\/p>\n<p>National Rank: <strong>#38 <\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>National Rank for AI Programs: <strong>#16 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Acceptance Rate: <strong>60%<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Average tuition costs (for Wisconsin residents): <strong>$10,796 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Non-residents): <strong>$39,427 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of the most prestigious public institutions in state and country. The school\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.wisc.edu\/courses\/comp_sci\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Computer Science department<\/a> offers the following AI courses:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CS 540 &#8211; Introduction to Artificial Intelligence <\/li>\n<li>CS 576 &#8211; Introduction to Bioinformatics <\/li>\n<li>CS 760 &#8211; Machine Learning <\/li>\n<li>CS 766 &#8211; Computer Vision <\/li>\n<li>CS 767 &#8211; Medical Image Analysis <\/li>\n<li>CS 776 &#8211; Advanced Bioinformatics <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most of the AI courses in the department are advanced and only applicable to graduates of the computer sciences.  <\/p>\n<p>Undergraduates can only attend courses numbered below 700, i.e., <strong>CS 540 &#8211; Introduction to Artificial Intelligence<\/strong> and <strong>CS 576 &#8211; Introduction to Bioinformatics<\/strong>. To take these courses, students must pass some basic CS subjects like Programming II and Calculus. <\/p>\n<p>There are also AI research groups in the following fields:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Machine Learning <\/li>\n<li>Computer Vision <\/li>\n<li>Data Mining <\/li>\n<li>Biomedical Informatics <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This research group includes distinguished computer science professors, such as Professor Emeritus Charles R. Dyer, Professor Emeritus Olvi L. Mangasarian, and Professors Vikas Singh and Mark Craven. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-AI-colleges.jpg\" alt=\"Wisconsin-AI-colleges\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-AI-colleges.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-AI-colleges-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-AI-colleges-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-AI-colleges-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-caption\">Source: Wikimedia<\/p>\n<p>National Rank: <strong>#331 &#8211; 440  <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>National Rank for AI Programs: <strong>#131 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Acceptance Rate: <strong>98% <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Average tuition costs (for Wisconsin residents): <strong>$9,650<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Non-residents): <strong>$21,514<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers a graduate certificate course in <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/academics\/artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning\/#tab-lkd4-faculty-staff\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">artificial intelligence and machine learning<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a less restricted course, as it\u2019s open to not just engineering and computer science degree holders but also graduates of economics and finance or any course involving math and programming.  <\/p>\n<p>Even people exempt from the above category can apply if they have relevant academic and professional experience.  <\/p>\n<p>The course was clearly designed for not just academics but working professionals. This is indicated by the class schedule, which is convenient for employees and has an online option.  <\/p>\n<p>Course tutors include Professors John Boyland, Thomas Haigh, and Susan McRoy.\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Marquette University<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"804\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-artificial-intelligence-programs.jpg\" alt=\"Wisconsin-artificial-intelligence-programs\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-artificial-intelligence-programs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-artificial-intelligence-programs-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-artificial-intelligence-programs-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-artificial-intelligence-programs-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-caption\">Source: Ed Bierman<\/p>\n<p>National Rank: <strong>#83 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>National Rank for AI Programs: <strong>#189 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Acceptance Rate: <strong>86%<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Average tuition costs: <strong>$46,670 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located in Milwaukee, Marquette is one of the state\u2019s foremost private Catholic universities.  <\/p>\n<p>The school offers the following undergraduate courses in its Electrical and Computer Engineering Department: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to Intelligent Systems<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems <\/li>\n<li>Evolutionary Computation <\/li>\n<li>Machine Learning for Image Processing <\/li>\n<li>Deep Learning Software <\/li>\n<li>Artificial Intelligence <\/li>\n<li>Machine Learning <\/li>\n<li>Neural Networks and Neural Computing <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For graduates and professionals looking for an advanced degree, there\u2019s a graduate certificate in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marquette.edu\/grad\/programs-engineering-machine-learning-graduate-certificate.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Machine Learning<\/a> for people with an engineering background. Available online and on-campus, the program requires 12-18 months to complete.  <\/p>\n<p>Students in this program will explore the theoretical foundations of machine learning, like computational learning theory.  <\/p>\n<p>Notable tutors include Dr. Richard J. Povinelli and Dr. Henry Medeiros.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>University of Wisconsin &#8211; Eau Claire<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-AI-universities.jpg\" alt=\"Wisconsin-AI-universities\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-AI-universities.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-AI-universities-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-AI-universities-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wisconsin-AI-universities-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-caption\">Source: Carolyn Langton<\/p>\n<p>Midwest Rank: <strong>#37 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>National Rank for AI Programs: <strong>#403 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Acceptance Rate: <strong>85% <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Average tuition costs (for Wisconsin residents): <strong>$8,774<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>(Non-residents): <strong>$17,487<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A top public institution in the state, UWEC has an online <a href=\"https:\/\/ce.uwec.edu\/programs\/ai-machine-learning-bootcamp\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">AI and machine learning bootcamp<\/a> designed for professionals or individuals with a background in programming or related subjects.  <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a self-paced program, but students are expected to complete it within six months. The combined duration of lessons is over 300 hours\u2014a comprehensive curriculum that requires 15-25 hours a week. <\/p>\n<p>Expect to learn introductory concepts like AI and ML models, as well as simple correlation, applied natural language processing, and the development of neural networks.  <\/p>\n<p>A most attractive aspect of this course is the Microsoft Azure AI certification, which makes course graduates eligible to work for Microsoft. Overall, it seems like a worthy premium for the <strong>$4,275<\/strong> course fee.  <\/p>\n<p>Course instructor is Felix Quinque, who has a Ph.D. in quantum computing.  <\/p>\n<p>For undergraduate degree programs, the school offers two introductory AI courses at the senior level in the computer science department: <strong>CS 420 Artificial Intelligence and CS 425 Machine Learning<\/strong>.\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Milwaukee School of Engineering<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Milwaukee-AI-Schools.jpg\" alt=\"Milwaukee-AI-Schools\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Milwaukee-AI-Schools.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Milwaukee-AI-Schools-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Milwaukee-AI-Schools-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ask-christy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Milwaukee-AI-Schools-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-caption\">Source: Dori<\/p>\n<p>Midwest Rank: <strong>#6<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>National Rank for AI Programs: <strong>#571<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Acceptance Rate: <strong>67%<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Average tuition cost: <strong>$46,506<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p>MSOE offers an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msoe.edu\/academics\/graduate-degrees\/m-s-in-machine-learning\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">M.Sc. in machine learning<\/a> for graduates and career professionals.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants are expected to have technical bachelor\u2019s degrees and some object-oriented programming experience. The schedule is convenient for employed professionals\u2014two classes per semester and a projected duration of two years.  <\/p>\n<p>While the program is delivered entirely online, faculty instructors are available for physical meetings if needed.  <\/p>\n<p>Students are eligible for two certificates: the Applied Machine Learning Graduate Certificate and the Machine Learning Engineering Graduate Certificate.  <\/p>\n<p>One nice perk to anticipate is the practical experience with the university\u2019s supercomputer, Rosie.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choose from one of Wisconsin&#8217;s best colleges and universities offering programs\/degrees in artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence jobs will be in high demand in the future. According to a Forbes article, there are at least 20 real roles that AI could create. 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