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Learning and Education Studies

College of Education

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What is Learning and Education Studies?

In our program, you will gain expertise needed for formal and informal educational settings without being required to become a licensed teacher. With a growing demand for leading knowledge workers, this degree is very valuable. You’ll choose one of three concentrations to focus on in your last two years:

  • Educational Equality and Cultural Understanding
  • Educational Technology
  • Workplace Training and Development

Career Options

  • Business & government
  • Human resources
  • Instructional services
  • International education
  • Private & alternative education
  • Training & development

Post-Graduation Success1

87% employed or continuing education

84% employed after graduation

3% attending graduate school

$41,112 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: Chicago Public Schools, Champaign Unit 4 School District, Urbana School District 116 View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Midwestern University, Illinois State University View All

Program Resources

College of Education Program Webpage Degree Requirements

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Demonstrated understanding of the major and/or specific concentration

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Guide

Graduation & Retention2

4.0 years to degree

89% first-year retention rate

Four-year graduation rate: N/A

Six-year graduation rate: N/A

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $12,712
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,222
  • Total: $35,862

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $31,832
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses:$18,562
  • Total: $55,322

International

  • Tuition: $32,780
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,562
  • Total: $56,270

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1 Post-graduation data comes from the college that houses this particular major. Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer.

2 Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

3 "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.

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