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About Learning Sciences

A program that focuses on the multiple aspects of learning in different environments, including specific aspects of the content to be mastered, cognitive aspects of the student, the instructional environment and materials, the preparation and activities of the instructor, socio-cultural and linguistic components, and assessment outcomes. Includes instruction in the social, organizational, and cultural dynamics of learning; learning and cognition; learning strategies; educational psychology; educational testing and measurement; instructional design and technology; and statistical design of educational research.

Of the 40 Learning Sciences degrees granted each year at the Post masters certificate level, 35% percent of whom are men and the other 65% percent are women. Did you know that California has more students graduating with a degree in Learning Sciences than any other state? In fact, California awarded 24 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Learning Sciences is $37,307.

Popularity of Learning Sciences Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Learning Sciences degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Learning Sciences majors is Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other. However, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Learning Sciences can prepare you for is Education Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Learning Sciences majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
40
Female Students
26 (65%)
Male Students
14 (35%)
White (19, 48%)
Hispanic or Latino (9, 22%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (5, 12%)
Black or African American (4, 10%)
U.S. Nonresident (2, 5%)
Asian (1, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)

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