Master of Science in Learning Analytics

Harnessing Data Analytics to Power Educational Outcomes

Looking to make an impact in education using data? Meet the Master of Science in Learning Analytics, where students learn to turn numbers into meaning. Through online coursework, students develop careful and thorough data analysis skills and learn how to bring those insights to life through data visualizations. By combining instructional design and communication courses with a strong foundation in data analytics, students are empowered to enhance educational outcomes across diverse learning environments.

As an added benefit, students are also encouraged to use data from their careers to connect course theory with real-world applications as part of the learning process.

Is this program right for you?

The MS in Learning Analytics program is a 100% online degree offered by the UW-Madison School of Education. Designed for busy working professionals, the program incorporates weekly recorded classes, assessments, and optional discussions to provide flexibility for work and family commitments. Students take 8 courses in a cohort over 24 months, helping them build analytical skills and professional relationships in a team-based setting. Students benefit from a world-class teaching team and resources provided by a top public research university.

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Program Overview

Format

Online & Asynchronous

Program Type

Professional master’s degree

Commitment

24 contiguous months

Credits

30 graduate credits

Prerequisite Courses

None

Tuition

$1,000 per credit for residents & non-residents

Other Costs

None. This is a Z-degree (zero-textbook cost).

Graduate Assistantships

Students may accept graduate assistantships at UW-Madison; however, they are not eligible to receive the tuition remission.

Application Deadline

Admissions close May 1

Offered By

School of Education

Degree Conferred

Master of Science in Learning Analytics

Why Choose this master's degree?

Professional Portfolio of Work

Develop a portfolio of multimodal work showcasing your skills for future employers.

Up to $12,000 in Scholarships

Up to two $12,000 scholarships are available each academic year for students interested in working with diverse populations and tackling education achievement gaps.

Data Visualization Skills

Learn to bring data to life in a way that your audience can understand through talking, writing, and presenting.

100% Online

Through recorded lectures and optional live discussions, our online program provides a rigorous but flexible option for work and family obligations

Experience with Statistical Software

Gain an understanding of working with statistical software used by employers across many career fields.

Nationally Ranked School and Department

The MS in Learning Analytics is offered through the nation’s #1-ranked Department of Educational Psychology, housed within the #1-ranked School of Education.