Stevens Institute of Technology will now offer a bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence (AI), which will prepare graduates to design, build and lead with one of the most in-demand skill sets in the modern economy.
This follows the Institute collaborating in March 2025 with Nebius Academy, the learning and research initiative of leading artificial intelligence infrastructure provider Nebius, to launch the Laboratory for AI in Mathematics Education at Stevens in Hoboken.
Stevens joins a growing list of universities that offer AI courses and degrees, including Rutgers University, with a Digital Asset Management (DAM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Silver Certificate; NJIT, an M.S. in artificial intelligence; and Kean University, an artificial intelligence major.
Additionally, Princeton is expanding the scope of AI research with its Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence; New Jersey City University’s AI Innovation Center offers expansive educational technology choices; and in October 2025, Thomas Edison State University (TESU) announced plans to create a Center of Excellence for AI Innovation for every TESU student.
AI is constantly evolving, with ongoing developments in data science and machine learning. This requires a level of AI competency to better position students to work in a technology-driven workforce.
The launch also responds to surging demand, as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a faster-than-average growth across computing and data science occupations over the next decade, and employers consistently rank machine learning among the most sought-after skills for new graduates.
Stevens computing graduates are already achieving a 95% placement rate and average starting salaries above $92,000 — outcomes the AI program is designed to match or exceed.
The program concludes with a two-semester senior design capstone, where students tackle real-world AI challenges in partnership with industry sponsors, integrating technical expertise with communication, leadership and project management skills that employers value most.
“Artificial Intelligence is no longer a niche specialization — it is becoming foundational to nearly every industry,” said Yue Ning, associate professor of computer science.
“A dedicated degree allows us to educate students not just as users of AI tools, but as designers, builders and critical thinkers who understand how these systems work and how to responsibly deploy them.”
The Stevens program will also take advantage of the university’s industry-connected approach to education.
“Students will benefit from close collaboration with faculty who are actively engaged in AI research and industry partnerships, as well as from project-based learning embedded throughout the curriculum,” said Ning.
“The university’s proximity to New York City also provides unparalleled access to internships, industry collaborations, startups and research opportunities across the finance, health care, technology and engineering sectors.”
Stevens will also emphasize human-centered responsible AI. Students will learn not only how to build intelligent systems but also how to evaluate ethics, security and impact on society, an area that is increasingly critical and often overlooked.
“This combination of technical depth, experiential learning and ethical awareness makes the Stevens AI program distinctive and highly attractive,” said Ning.
Stevens will also offer a minor in AI, designed to bring applied AI fluency to students across disciplines — from finance and biomedical engineering to music and policy — which Stevens President Nariman Farvardin sees as a benefit to any student.
“The AI minor will provide leading-edge and application-oriented coursework in AI, significantly enriching their disciplinary education and dramatically improving their marketability in the rapidly evolving workplace,” said Farvardin.
Both the AI major and minor will be part of Stevens’ School of Computing, targeted to launch this fall.
