Learning Analytics MS
Master of Science in Learning Analytics

Is this program right for you?
The Master of Science in Learning Analytics gives you the knowledge and tools to break down data into dynamic analyses that will help guide decisions and improvements in education and prepares you for a variety of careers.
- Study the theoretical perspectives on learning, cognition, and ethical decision-making
- Curriculum emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative coursework
- Practice applying and adapting analytic methodologies and tools
- Finish with capstone project to practice with and present real-world data
Education that works for you
Learn how to use data to make an impact on teaching, learning and policy in the world of education with a Master’s in Learning Analytics.
Program type
Master’s degree
Degree awarded
Masters in Learning Analytics
Commitment
2 years
Tuition
$1,000 per credit
Format
Online
Credits
30 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program admits for summer term only
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
No
Supports F-1 Visa
No
Application deadlines
Summer 2026
- Deadline: May 1, 2026
Summer 2027
- Deadline: May 1, 2027
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Christina Hwang, MS ’23The Learning Analytics program at UW-Madison has given me the opportunity to practice thinking critically about what stories can be told from data. I was able to leverage my knowledge and experience in the program to land my current role, which is more directly supporting the student populations I’m passionate about
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Program requirements
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Learning Analytics MS
Job titles
10.5%
Projected growth for instructional coordinators from 2016–2026. Source: Burning Glass Technologies: Labor Insight, 2020.
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The UW–Madison School of Education was ranked first in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Education Graduate Schools rankings — marking the 12th straight year it has been rated among the top five.
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#3
The UW-Madison School of Education was ranked third in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Overall Best Online Master’s in Education Programs.
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What you’ll learn
Improve education with data-driven insights through the Learning Analytics MS program. Bridge the gap between research and practice while mastering both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Quantitative research methods
- Qualitative research methods
- Instructional design
- Data visualization
- Learning analytics theory

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