Why choose a career in AI?

For starters, AI-related job postings are growing three and a half times faster than general job postings, according to a 2024 PwC AI Jobs Barometer report. But it’s not just software engineers who need AI — journalists use it to detect misinformation, historians to analyze ancient texts and physicists to model complex systems or analyze astronomical data. That’s why BGSU created a degree that doesn’t just teach AI — it helps you apply it in the field you’re passionate about.

This past spring, BGSU was the first university or college in the nation to announce the launch of a uniquely designed AI degree of its kind. Designed to be woven into other disciplines, from mathematics to history to journalism, the degree is called a Bachelor of Science in AI + X.

“This is not AI in isolation,” explains JK Jake Lee, Ph.D., chair of the BGSU Computer Science Department. “The ability to integrate AI with domain-specific knowledge is essential. From data visualization and machine learning to AI ethics, students will gain both the technical depth and cross-disciplinary perspective needed to lead in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.”

Find out what an AI degree at BGSU entails — and what it could do for you.

Bring AI into your field.

In the program, students focus on a core education in AI while simultaneously studying a secondary discipline. Six fields of study — computer science, mathematics, physics, history, journalism and public relations — are currently available, while more may be added in the future. Students will learn basic AI coursework such as Python programming, ethics, machine learning and data visualization, preparing students to apply AI to their field of choice.

Learn ethical applications.

With the rise of AI come numerous ethical concerns — including bias and fairness, transparency, job displacement, misinformation and cybersecurity threats. By studying in the AI+X program, students can examine such issues and learn how to use the technology ethically, while designing protocols and solutions that address such concerns.

Become a part of the solution.

As AI continues to evolve, industries will increasingly lean on those who can bridge technical expertise and domain knowledge. Whether it’s helping historians preserve cultural heritage with AI, enabling physicists to model climate systems, empowering computer scientists to build next-generation AI algorithms, or equipping public relations professionals with AI-powered sentiment analysis for real-time campaigns, graduates will be prepared to design transformative, field-specific solutions.

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Get up-to-date education.

The tricky thing about studying an ever-changing technology is that you run the risk of your skills and knowledge becoming obsolete by the time you graduate. That’s why the BGSU AI degree is designed for agility — coursework evolves with the technology, so you graduate with the latest skills to adapt AI in any field you choose.

Find your place.

Getting a degree in AI opens you up to a variety of job paths and sectors. After graduation, students will be qualified for careers as AI developers, data scientists or machine learning engineers. But what makes the BGSU AI+X program unique is how it prepares students for hybrid careers that blend AI with their passion — whether it’s conducting scientific research with AI-powered simulations, shaping social policy with predictive analytics, creating generative art for the creative industries or driving business decisions with advanced AI tools.

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Updated: 08/29/2025 08:27AM