Educational Studies Bachelor’s Degree
Prepare for a career in education outside of the traditional classroom with a bachelor’s degree in educational studies.
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A Versatile Path to Impact
An Educational Studies degree is more than a teaching credential—it’s a versatile foundation for leadership in a rapidly changing world. Whether working directly with learners, shaping policy, leading programs, designing learning experiences, or continuing into graduate study, graduates are equipped to educate, lead, and make an impact—without being confined to a single career path.
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Future-Proof Stability: Enter a recession-resistant sector that values "human-centric" skills—like empathy, ethics, and critical thinking—that AI cannot replicate. -
Endless Career Flexibility: Go beyond the classroom. Our graduates excel in instructional design, HR, youth services, corporate coaching, and educational technology. -
Leadership for Social Change: Gain a deep understanding of systemic inequality and policy to become an informed leader capable of navigating today’s social challenges. -
A Proven Springboard: Build a rigorous academic foundation in analysis and communication, providing an ideal launchpad for advanced degrees in law, business, or social work.
Careers
The versatility of this degree leads to unexpected and exciting opportunities!
Alumni have worked in museums and zoos, recreation and parks programs, collegiate athletics, and even professional sports organizations.
Some have launched their own businesses, such as childcare centers, while others have taken on leadership roles in community initiatives or experiential learning environments like camps and youth programs.
Personalized Internship
During your final semester, you will complete a capstone internship tailored to your career goals and area of emphasis.
This experience provides vital professional exposure in fields such as community service, government, public policy, education, or pastoral programs.
Just as the student teaching internship is the capstone for students pursuing teacher licensure, this internship will serve as this degree’s capstone.
If you want to work in educational policy, teach internationally, work with youth in non-school settings or have found that the traditional classroom is not a good fit during your studies to become a teacher, the educational studies program may be right for you.
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*Tuition rate is based on 2025-2026 rates, which are subject to change annually. Your hours and costs will differ depending on your transfer hours, course choices and academic progress. For a full breakdown of all tuition and fees, please visit K-State's Online Tuition and Fees website.