How to list education on a resume
Last updated May 31, 2026
The education section is simple, but small choices - what to include, where to put it - signal whether you understand what matters for your stage of career.
What to include
- Degree and field (e.g. “BSc Computer Science”).
- Institution name and, optionally, location.
- Graduation year (or expected year).
- Optional: honors, GPA if strong (3.5+) and you're early-career, relevant coursework for students.
Where to put it
Students and recent grads: education near the top, since it's your strongest credential. Everyone with work experience: below experience - your jobs matter more than your degree by then.
Order and formatting
List most recent / highest degree first. You usually don't need high school once you have a degree. Keep each entry to one or two lines.
Unfinished or in-progress degrees
- In progress: list it with “Expected [year]” or “Coursework toward…”.
- Didn't finish: you can list the years attended and relevant coursework without claiming a degree - don't imply completion.
- Bootcamps/certifications: list them; they signal current, job-relevant skills.
Put this into practice
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