Also called: Learning Impact Researcher, Efficacy Research Scientist
Runs studies to find out if a learning app actually helps students learn, comparing classrooms that use it with those that don't.
A math app says it raises scores. You design a study across 30 schools, clean a million rows of usage data, and compare test results. Sometimes the answer is "it only helps if kids use it 30 minutes a week," and you have to tell the sales team that.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's or PhD in education research, statistics or psychology.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Education Research, Statistics, Psychology, Economics.
Growing about average. Grows as schools demand proof that products work.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI speeds data cleaning and analysis; designing fair studies and delivering honest results stay human.
Classes: AP Statistics, AP Psychology, Computer science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3099.
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