Program Description

The Artificial Intelligence Developer Associate Degree prepares graduates to design, build, and deploy practical AI-powered applications. Learners begin with a strong software development core (programming, web, databases) and build specialized skills in data mining and predictive analytics, large language models (LLMs) and AI agents, edge AI and robotics, and responsible, ethical use of AI in organizations. Through hands-on labs and applied projects, students learn to integrate AI capabilities into real software systems, communicate technical tradeoffs, and apply governance practices that address privacy, bias, security, and operational risks.

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Courses

The Artificial Intelligence Developer Associate Degree is a 62 credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

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Transfer Information

All associate degrees transfer to a variety of programs at other partner colleges to give you the opportunity to continue your education in other areas of study.

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Cost of Attendance

2026–2027 Estimated Academic Year Budgeted Cost of Attendance

The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) is a budget that includes categories of expenses that a student may incur while attending NTC. The COA does not reflect actual charges. It is an average based on the estimated living costs typical of our region. In determining the cost of attendance, Northcentral Technical College takes into consideration the budget established by the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Financial Aid Budget Work Group. This budget is used to determine financial need for all students who apply for financial aid. A student’s cost of attendance is composed of all educational expenses that can be included for financial aid purposes that a student may accrue while pursuing their education for the year (or semester, if enrolled less than a year). A student’s financial aid cannot exceed their cost of attendance. Schools are required to provide a fuller picture of what it may cost students to pursue their degree, not just what they will owe in tuition/fees and books/supplies. The costs displayed below are estimates based on a 16-week semester or term enrollment. Expenses such as food and housing, personal or transportation may be less based on the weeks you are enrolled.

  • Full Time: 12 or more credits
  • 3/4 Time: 9 to 11 credits
  • 1/2 Time: 6 to 8 credits
  • Less Than 1/2 Time: 1 to 5 credits
Associate Degree or Technical Diploma — Student Living Away From Home. Please note: these estimates are based on one 16-week semester or term of enrollment, not the full academic year.
Expense Category Full Time 3/4 Time 1/2 Time Less Than 1/2 Time
Tuition and Fees* $2,620 $1,965 $1,310 $655
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment $732 $549 $366 $183
Living Expenses (Housing & Food) $5,455 $5,455 $5,455 $0
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $1,542 $1,542 $1,542 $0
Transportation $1,950 $1,950 $1,950 $1,950
Federal Loan Fees $43 $43 $43 Not applicable
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $12,342 $11,504 $10,666 $2,788
Associate Degree or Technical Diploma — Student Living With Parent(s). Please note: these estimates are based on one 16-week semester or term of enrollment, not the full academic year.
Expense Category Full Time 3/4 Time 1/2 Time Less Than 1/2 Time
Tuition and Fees* $2,620 $1,965 $1,310 $655
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment $732 $549 $366 $183
Living Expenses (Housing & Food) $1,612 $1,612 $1,612 $0
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $1,542 $1,542 $1,542 $0
Transportation $1,950 $1,950 $1,950 $1,950
Federal Loan Fees $43 $43 $43 Not applicable
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $8,499 $7,661 $6,823 $2,788

* Tuition listed is based on approved rates for the 2026–2027 academic year. Rates are approved each March by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board. Your tuition cost is based on your enrollment level. These will appear on your bill and account.

For more information regarding billed tuition and fees, visit our Tuition & Fees page.

Students awarded Federal Direct Loan(s) also have an average of the mandatory loan fees automatically added to their COA.

Students with disability-related expenses may contact the Financial Aid Office to have their additional expenses considered. Disability-related expenses include but are not limited to: personal assistance, equipment, and supplies. The Financial Aid Office may potentially include disability expenses in the COA that are not provided by other assisting agencies.

NTC also offers a Net Price Calculator to help estimate costs.

We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about how the financial aid process works. Please feel free to reach out for more information.

NTC Financial Aid Office

715.803.1647
financialaid@ntc.edu

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