Master’s Degrees in Learning Sciences
Education Levels of Learning Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 690 people earned their master's degree in learning sciences. This makes it the 426th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in learning sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,098 |
| Master’s Degree | 690 |
| Graduate Certificate | 51 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
Earnings of Learning Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in learning sciences. About 81.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 127 |
| Women | 563 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of learning sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 |
| White | 359 |
| International Students | 71 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 74 |
Most Popular Learning Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a master’s degree in learning sciences. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:
University of Maryland Global Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for learning sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in learning sciences from UMGC. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Western Governors University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in learning sciences. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in learning sciences from WGU. Of these students, 87% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in learning sciences. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in learning sciences from UNM. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Southern California comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in learning sciences. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in learning sciences from USC. About 76% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for learning sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in learning sciences from Ohio State. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Oklahoma comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in learning sciences. Each year, around 14,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in learning sciences from UCO. Of these students, 67% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for learning sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in learning sciences from UW Seattle. About 94% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wilson College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in learning sciences. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in learning sciences from Wilson.
National Louis University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in learning sciences. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in learning sciences from NLU. Of these students, 93% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for learning sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Morningside College. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,111 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in learning sciences from Morningside.
University of Iowa comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in learning sciences. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in learning sciences from Iowa. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for learning sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Miami. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in learning sciences from U Miami. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for learning sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pepperdine University. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in learning sciences from Pepperdine. Of these students, 88% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for learning sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is William Carey University. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,312 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in learning sciences from William Carey University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in learning sciences. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in learning sciences from CU - Boulder.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to learning sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Evaluation & Research | 444 |
| Educational Statistics & Methods | 178 |
| Other Educational Assessment | 119 |
| Educational Assessment & Testing | 89 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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