Applied Artificial Intelligence
Solve real-world problems with AI – and graduate with a portfolio of built, deployed AI systems.
Solve real-world problems with AI – and graduate with a portfolio of built, deployed AI systems.
The Applied Artificial Intelligence program is an exceptional opportunity for computer science and business anayltics students to enhance their technical toolkit with advanced AI skills. This program offers intensive training in AI, preparing graduates to enter one of the fastest-growing fields in today’s job market. While it encompasses essential math and programming, the curriculum is finely tuned to emphasize the applied skills that modern roles demand.
As of Q1 2026, there are approximately 3.2 million jobs nationally across the Applied AI occupational cluster, with employment projected to grow 13.5% through 2036 (from 3.2 million to 3.6 million). The median wage is $134,684 (national median: $132,501), with a median advertised salary of $145,280 in February 2026 – among the highest of any bachelor’s-accessible program tracked by Lightcast (Lightcast Q1 2026). There were 164,874 unique job postings in January-February 2026 across 19,167 hiring companies, with a median posting duration of just 12 days – signaling rapid absorption of qualified candidates.
Source: Lightcast Q1 2026 Occupation Overview – 3,194-county national dataset
Unique job openings posted in a recent two-month span.
Median advertised salary for someone working in Artificial Intelligence in the US.
Graduates are well-prepared for careers as AI specialists, machine learning engineers, data scientists, and AI product managers, among others. The program’s hands-on, real-world applications equip students to work in tech, financial services, healthcare, defense, and environmental science.
Madonna Applied AI certificate earners are well-positioned to find career success in the following fields:
Top hiring companies for these roles include:
“This certificate gives students the opportunity to move beyond simply learning about artificial intelligence and begin building practical solutions with it. Students will gain hands-on experience with tools and concepts that are becoming increasingly important across many industries, while also learning to use AI responsibly and thoughtfully.”
● Hands-on learning with real AI projects
● Prepares students for diverse technical challenges
● Python is the commonly requested skill in AI jobs: 14,888 postings (32% of all Applied
AI job postings) with 24% projected growth
Secure your future in the high-demand field of Applied AI. Apply now and gain the skills to enhance the digital world.
A Computer Science degree provides broad computing foundations, providing the necessary framework for this program which delves into specialized topics like predictive and prescriptive modeling, multiagent coordination, hyperparameter optimization, and LLM deployment.
