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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–but only if it’s used correctly. You’ll learn about the latest, most effective methods for using digital tech in our instructional design and technology program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

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’ll 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–and your responsibilities may constantly change to meet your employer’s 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 Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$74,620 Median Salary

Instructional Coordinator (master’s usually required)

Employment of instructional coordinators is projected to grow 2 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 19,200 openings for instructional coordinators 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.

$64,340 Median Salary

Training and Development Specialist

Employment of training and development specialists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 35,400 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 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 3,500 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.

Next Steps

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