Careers in Learning Analytics – Master of Science in Learning Analytics

Why choose a career in learning analytics?

Learning Analytics is one of the fastest-growing areas in education today. Schools, universities, government agencies, and educational technology companies are using data to improve student learning by designing more effective educational experiences.

Our program is at the forefront of this rapidly growing field, equipping graduates with the skills to meet the rising demands of data-driven decision-making in education and pursue careers ranging from data scientist to learning technicians.

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Join a growing industry and make a difference!

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Market Salary

$100K with master’s degrees

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Projected Growth

Industry to grow >10% annually

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How does UW-Madison prepare students for success in learning analytics?

The Department of Educational Psychology at UW–Madison strategically combines numbers-based and observation-based experiences to prepare students for future careers.

We train students to succeed in variety of roles by:

Incorporating real-world data and scenarios in every course
Providing hands-on training and practice with statistical data
Developing the skills to turn data into actionable insights for educational practice
Integrating instructional and curriculum design principles across topics

The program also prepares students with critical professional skills through:

Individual and group projects that enable collaboration and teamwork
Working with AI in a variety of ways and perspectives
Practicing presenting and communicating data to stakeholders

Making an impact with Learning Analytics

Improve Student Success

Use data to identify areas where learning can be improved and enhanced.

Promote Equity

Highlight discrepancies in access to learning and support in order to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Guide Policies

Incorporate data-insights to inform policy decisions and ensure students are central in educational planning.

Drive Innovation

Design technology and strategic approaches to improve how people learn.