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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 4940 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2801

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 277 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,510–1,560

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 545 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

73

SAT Score

1,060–1,320

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 Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, The University of Alabama awards 547 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,390

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 Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,210–1,370

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 76 degrees to students majoring in Dance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, and......view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,030–1,260

Median Starting Salary

$51,576

#7

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

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Each year, Western Illinois University grants around 149 degrees to those studying Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

880–1,120

Median Starting Salary

$50,482

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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 2,893 Learning Sciences degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 13% percent of whom are men and the other 87% 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 2,801 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
2,893
Female Students
2,525 (87%)
Male Students
368 (12%)

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