Learning and Education Studies

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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 Technology
Inclusive Leadership & Learning Organizations (ILLIO)

Career Options

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

Post-Graduation Success¹

81% employed or continuing education

52% employed after graduation

29% attending graduate school

Insufficient survey data is available for average starting annual income.

Sample employer destinations: Inspire, Curriculum Associates, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Project VISION, All Creatures Animal Hospital, Lockton, The Chicago School, Walt Disney World, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, Mockingbird Bar + Garden View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Georgia Institute of Technology 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

View All Review Criteria

Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention²

3.8 years to degree

97% returned for second year

87% graduated within 4 years

91% graduated within 6 years

Annual Program Costs³

Illinois Resident

Tuition: $13,252
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,558
Total: $37,992

Non-Resident

Tuition: $35,928
Fees: $5,182
Expenses:$19,898
Total: $61,008

International

Tuition: $36,970
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,898
Total: $62,050

Related Majors

African American Studies - LAS

Latina/Latino Studies - LAS

Management - BUS

Psychology - LAS

Statistics and Computer Science - LAS

¹ 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.