Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│63 Credits│Online, Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend│Eligible for Financial Aid
Estimated salary range: $70,914 – $98,945
AI Data Specialist Program
AI is the Future. You’re Here to Lead it!
Step into a dynamic world where technology meets business strategy and unlock exciting opportunities across many industries. The AI Data Specialist program equips you with hands-on, real-world AI skills that empower you to optimize how organizations operate and make decisions.
Master in-demand skills in:
- Natural language processing
- Data analysis
- Machine learning
- AI applications
Get ready to launch a career in one of the fastest-growing, most impactful areas of technology today!
As a student in the AI Data Specialist program, you’ll gain the cutting-edge skills that power today’s most transformative technologies. Learn to harness data and programming to build powerful machine learning solutions that drive innovation and smarter decision-making.
From collecting and preparing data to training algorithms, you’ll gain real-world expertise in how AI systems are designed, built, and deployed. This is more than just training—it’s your launchpad into one of the most exciting and fastest-growing fields in tech.
What You’ll Learn
In this hands-on, future-focused program, you’ll develop essential skills to thrive in the world of AI and data science:
- Explore programming and data tools like Python, SQL, and relational databases.
- Learn to analyze, model, and visualize data to extract insights and tell compelling data stories.
- Experience AI-powered solutions using predictive analytics and natural language processing (NLP).
- Navigate AI ethics and responsibility, equipping you to make thoughtful, informed decisions in real-world applications.
- Work on real projects, culminating in a capstone experience that proves you’re ready for the industry.
Program Outcomes
After completing all AI courses, you will know how to:
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align AI solutions with business goals.
- Acquire and prepare data from diverse sources to support intelligent analysis.
- Transform raw data into usable formats for machine learning models.
- Evaluate and refine machine learning models for accuracy and performance.
- Deploy AI solutions that make a measurable impact in the real world.
- Explore industry-specific AI applications across healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and more.
- Apply ethical frameworks to guide responsible AI development and implementation.
Whether you’re launching your career or looking to upskill, this program puts you at the intersection of innovation and impact.
Jobs
AI data specialist roles are on the rise each year, opening doors to exciting, future-focused careers. Step into a high-demand field where your skills can grow and evolve alongside cutting-edge technology. Career opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following jobs:
- AI Data Specialist
- AI Data Technician
- Data Analyst
Estimated Salary Range
Average annual salaries for local workers in this career field range from $70,914 (entry level) to $98,945 (experienced worker).
Salary range estimates are based on wages for related occupations in the Moraine Park District as reported by Lightcast. Individual wages vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements.
Related Careers and Pathways
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- Business Management (Associate Degree)
- Cybersecurity Specialist (Associate Degree)
Several factors influence the total cost of your degree, including enrollment fees, the number of credits required, textbooks and equipment. Financial aid can assist with those costs.
The following estimated costs for completing this degree are based on the 2023-24 academic year and are subject to change. For further details, please visit the estimated cost of attendance page.
$11,794.20
Current tuition and fees
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Textbooks*
*Based on new books. Rental, electronic, and used options may be available.
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Dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
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