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Master of Arts in Learning and Performance Technology

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Why Study Learning and Performance Technology?

Learning and Performance Technology (LAPT), formerly named ISD, is one of UMBC’s most established graduate programs.

Our online certificates and master’s programs provide an innovative and career-focused curriculum. We offer all courses in an online format to accommodate the schedules of busy working professionals. If you are interested in solving problems in organizations by designing, delivering, supporting, and measuring training, learning, and performance within organizations, the LAPT graduate program at UMBC will prepare you to do exactly that.

At a Glance

Master of Arts in Learning and Performance Technology

Campus Locations:
Online

Schedule:
Full-time, Part-time

Department:
Department of Psychology, Office of Professional Programs

College:
Division of Professional Studies

Program Designations:
Professional Programs
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What Are My Career Options Studying Learning and Performance Technology?

Learning And Performance Technology

Based on real UMBC graduates*

214 Graduates
$89,329 Median Salary
Data shown for graduates 2011–2026.

Top Job Titles

  • INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
    25
    Graduates
    $86k
    Median Salary
  • SENIOR INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
    6
    Graduates
    $90k
    Median Salary
  • INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
    6
    Graduates
    $57k
    Median Salary
  • LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
    5
    Graduates
    $98k
    Median Salary
  • INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST
    4
    Graduates
    $62k
    Median Salary
  • INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS DESIGNER
    4
    Graduates
    $91k
    Median Salary
  • CONSULTANT
    4
    Graduates
    $118k
    Median Salary
  • TEACHER
    3
    Graduates
    $66k
    Median Salary
  • FOUNDER
    3
    Graduates
    $94k
    Median Salary
  • OWNER
    2
    Graduates
    N/A
    Median Salary

Salary Distribution

Top Employers

  1. ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 6
  2. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE UMB 4
  3. BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON 4
  4. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND 3
  5. HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 3
  6. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY 3
  7. GUIDEHOUSE 3
  8. T. ROWE PRICE 3
  9. WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER 3
  10. MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2

Top Industries

Job Categories

Top Locations

  1. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 29
  2. COLUMBIA, MARYLAND 6
  3. GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND 4
  4. ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 3
  5. NOTTINGHAM, MARYLAND 3

* Outcomes reflect graduates Steppingblocks could match to public career data, so totals may not represent every graduate in the program. Salary figures are based only on graduates with salary data available.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.

UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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Review Master of Arts in Learning and Performance Technology Requirements

Learning and Performance Technology (LAPTO)

A bachelor’s degree (in any subject) and 3.0 GPA. English proficiency testing (TOEFL or IELTS) is required for international applicants. Please visit our website for detailed application requirements.

As of Fall 2024, applications are currently not being accepted for our master’s or certificate programs.

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Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

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Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

International Students:
Priority Deadline: Apply by May 1
Final Deadline: Apply by June 1

Spring Semester

International Students:
Priority Deadline: Apply by November 1
Final Deadline: Apply by December 1

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Contact Information

Learning and Performance Technology Program Contacts

Main Contact

lapt@umbc.edu

Program Director

Greg Williams
410-455-2360
gregw@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Current Student Help
opp-studentsuccess@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from
Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 410-455-2537

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Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

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