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#1

#1 Best College for Learning Sciences in the U.S.

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Each year, Western Governors University grants about 7718 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2015

SAT Score

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Median Starting Salary

$50,863

#2

#2 Best College for Learning Sciences in the U.S.

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 281 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$46,782

#3

#3 Best College for Learning Sciences in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 469 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

63

SAT Score

1,100–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$48,219

#4

#4 Best College for Learning Sciences in the U.S.

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$51,378

#5

#5 Best College for Learning Sciences in the U.S.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,180–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$49,436

#6

#6 Best College for Learning Sciences in the U.S.

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Each year, Point Park University grants around 71 degrees to students majoring in Dance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Business Administration......view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,030–1,260

Median Starting Salary

$51,576

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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 2,088 Learning Sciences degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 12% percent of whom are men and the other 88% percent are women. Did you know that Utah has more students graduating with a degree in Learning Sciences than any other state? In fact, Utah awarded 2,015 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 Training and Development Managers. 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 Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Learning Sciences majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
2,088
Female Students
1,839 (88%)
Male Students
249 (11%)

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