Education Section: Highlight Your Learning

Your education section shows your foundation. Let's make it work for you.

What to Include

Essential

• Degree - Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, etc.
• Field of study - Computer Science, Marketing, etc.
• School name - University or college name
• Graduation date - Month and year (or expected date)

Optional

• GPA - Only if 3.5 or higher
• Relevant coursework - If it matches the job
• Academic honors - Dean's list, scholarships, etc.
• Thesis/capstone - If impressive and relevant

Format Examples

Standard Format

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of California, Berkeley | May 2023

With Honors

Bachelor of Arts in Marketing
New York University | May 2022
GPA: 3.7 | Dean's List (all semesters)

With Relevant Details

Master of Business Administration
Harvard Business School | May 2024
Concentration: Entrepreneurship | Relevant Coursework: Financial Analysis, Strategic Management

Pro Tips

✅ Include expected graduation - If you're still studying, put "Expected May 2025"

✅ GPA matters only if it's strong - 3.5+ is worth including. Below that, leave it out.

✅ Relevant coursework helps - If you're a fresh grad, include coursework that matches the job

✅ Honors are impressive - Dean's list, scholarships, and academic awards show excellence

❌ Don't include - High school (unless you're a high school student), your major GPA if it's lower than overall, or irrelevant coursework

For Career Changers

If your degree isn't directly related to your target role, that's okay! Focus on:

• Relevant coursework
• Projects you completed
• Skills you developed
• Certifications you've earned

Your education shows you can learn. Your experience shows you can do the job.

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Next Steps

• Learn about resume basics
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• Create your resume