How do you list education on a resume?

Write your degree and major, school name and location, and graduation year (or expected date). Add GPA, honors, and relevant coursework if you're early in your career.

Should I put my GPA on my resume?

Include it if it's 3.5 or higher and you're a student or recent graduate. Otherwise leave it off.

Should education go before experience?

Yes for students and recent graduates. Experienced professionals should list experience first.

Do I need to include my graduation year?

It's common, but experienced professionals can leave it off to reduce age bias. Always include it for degrees in progress (as "Expected").

Should I include high school on my resume?

Only if it's your highest level of education, or you're a current student or recent high school graduate.

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Here's how to list education on a resume: write your degree, major, school, location, and graduation year (or "Expected" date if you're still studying). Add GPA only if it's 3.5 or higher, plus honors and relevant coursework if you're early in your career. Students and recent grads put education near the top; experienced professionals put it after work experience. Copy an example below, then drop it straight into the CVMark builder.

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Standard degree

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL | 2022

Degree in progress

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Texas at Austin | Expected May 2027
GPA: 3.7 | Relevant coursework: Pharmacology, Adult Health

Student with honors

BA in Economics, Minor in Statistics
Boston University | May 2026
GPA: 3.8 | Dean's List (6 semesters) | Phi Beta Kappa

Unfinished degree

University of Washington, Seattle, WA | 2018 – 2020
Completed 90 of 180 credits toward a BA in Communications

What to Include in Your Resume Education Section

Degree and major (spell it out, or use a common abbreviation like BS or MBA)
School name and location
Graduation date, or "Expected [Month Year]"
GPA, if it's 3.5 or higher (optional)
Honors and awards: Dean's List, cum laude, scholarships
Relevant coursework, if you're a student or career changer
Minor or concentration, if it's relevant

See how to list a degree on a resume for examples by degree type.

Where to Put Education on a Resume

Students and recent graduates: right after your summary, before experience
Career changers with new, relevant education: near the top
Experienced professionals: after work experience, kept short

Once you have a few years of relevant experience, you can drop GPA and coursework entirely.

Relevant Coursework on a Resume

List three to six courses that match the job, on one line:

Relevant coursework: Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Econometrics, Business Statistics

Use course names, not course numbers. More in relevant coursework on a resume.

Education Resume Examples for Special Cases

Degree in progress: use "Expected May 2027." Never list a date alone, which implies you've graduated.
Unfinished degree: show years attended or credits completed. See unfinished degree on resume.
Minor: add it after your major. See how to list a minor.
Certifications: list them in a separate Certifications section. See certifications on a resume.
High school: include it only if it's your highest level of education.

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