Learning Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for learning sciences students pursuing a degree.
Where you study learning sciences matters for your future. To help, we created our Best Learning Sciences Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Learning Sciences School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
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Leading the list is Michigan State University, our #1 school for learning sciences. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Michigan State University awarded about 15 learning sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, learning sciences degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $54,166. Typical student debt for the program is $25,213.
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Harvard University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best learning sciences schools. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. About 315 learning sciences degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Students who receive their learning sciences degree from Harvard University earn around $95,207 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
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A rank of #3 makes University Of Southern California one of the top schools for learning sciences. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. About 23 learning sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Learning Sciences graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $91,029 early in their careers. University Of Southern California graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes University Of Miami one of the top schools for learning sciences. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 79 learning sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, learning sciences degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $57,234. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750.
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University Of Arizona came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best learning sciences schools. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 76 learning sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Graduates of the learning sciences program make about $26,457 in their early career. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans.
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National University came in at #6 for learning sciences this year. National University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego. National University graduates 50% of students within six years. About 43 learning sciences degrees were awarded at National University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, learning sciences degree recipients from National University generally make around $69,080. Students borrow a median of $30,426 to complete this degree.
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Ohio State University Main Campus placed #7 among the best learning sciences schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 learning sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the learning sciences program make about $58,088 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,053 to complete this degree.
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Hofstra University landed the #8 spot for learning sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 learning sciences degrees were awarded at Hofstra University in the most recent year. Graduates of the learning sciences program make about $55,705 in their early career. Hofstra University graduates carry a median of $24,848 in student loans.
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University Of Maryland University College came in at #9 for learning sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. About 49 learning sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent year. Students who receive their learning sciences degree from University Of Maryland University College earn around $65,890 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Maryland University College graduates carry a median of $23,276 in student loans.
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Western Governors University placed #10 among the best learning sciences schools. Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. Western Governors University graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 3,277 learning sciences students who graduated with this degree at Western Governors University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, learning sciences degree recipients from Western Governors University generally make around $74,771. Typical student debt for the program is $23,277.
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University Of New Mexico Main Campus landed the #11 spot for learning sciences this year. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 learning sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent data year. Learning Sciences graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $68,353 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,738.
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University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best learning sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. About 37% of students finish within six years. About 10 learning sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Central Oklahoma in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, learning sciences degree recipients from University Of Central Oklahoma generally make around $44,085. University Of Central Oklahoma graduates carry a median of $23,321 in student loans.
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Tiffin University landed the #13 spot for learning sciences this year. Set in the town of Tiffin, Tiffin University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 40% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 learning sciences students who graduated with this degree at Tiffin University in the most recent data year. Learning Sciences graduates of Tiffin University earn a median of $51,326 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,977 to complete this degree.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 13 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
