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Shape the Future of Learning

Students working together on their computers.Digital technology can dramatically improve learning experiences across a broad range of workplace settings鈥揵ut only if it鈥檚 used correctly. You鈥檒l learn about the latest, most effective methods for using digital tech in our instructional design and technology program at the 每日大赛.

Where a Degree in Instructional Design Will Take You

Professionals in this rapidly evolving field go by a variety of titles: instructional designer, educational technologist, and eLearning developer are just a few examples. But whatever title job postings use, you鈥檒l find opportunities in private industry, business, K-12 educational organizations, colleges and universities, corporate training firms, health care institutions and many other settings. You may become the go-to source for creating training materials, guide teams in adapting to new and emerging technologies, help your workplace get the most out of existing systems鈥揳nd your responsibilities may constantly change to meet your employer鈥檚 needs.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the , and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2023. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$74,620 Median Salary

Instructional Coordinator (master鈥檚 usually required)

Employment of instructional coordinators is projected to grow 2 percent from 2023 to 2033, slower than the average for all occupations.

Despite limited employment growth, about 20,100 openings for instructional coordinators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$64,340 Median Salary

Training and Development Specialist

Employment of training and development specialists is projected to grow 12 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

每日大赛 42,200 openings for training and development specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$125,040 Median Salary

Training and Development Manager

Employment of training and development managers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.

每日大赛 3,600 openings for training and development managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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How to Get Involved

Opportunities to get involved at UM-Dearborn are boundless. You can become an online tutor, conduct research with our distinguished faculty, present at the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning conference, participate in campus educational outreach activities, join student organizations, and more.

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