Quick Fix: Head to your LinkedIn profile, hit “Add profile section” → “Background” → “Education” → “+ Add education”. Type each degree separately under the same school or squeeze both into one entry. Hit save.
What’s the deal here?
You can list both degrees on LinkedIn, but you’ll need to get creative with the formatting.
You want recruiters to spot both degrees at a glance. The problem? LinkedIn’s Education section only lets you show one degree per entry. No worries—you can stack two degrees under one school or create separate entries if they’re from different places. Keeps things tidy and ATS-friendly too.
Here’s exactly how to do it
Add both degrees under the same institution or create separate entries for different schools.
- Fire up your LinkedIn profile. Tap your photo or name in the top-right corner to land on your profile page.
- Track down the Education section. Scroll below your photo banner, click “Add profile section”, then pick “Background”. From the dropdown, select “Education”.
- Plug in the school name. Hit “+ Add education”. In the “School” field, type out the full name of your college or university.
- Drop in the first degree. In the “Degree” field, type the official name (e.g., Bachelor of Science in Computer Science). If your second degree is from the same school, click “+ Add another degree” in that same entry and type the second title.
- List your majors (if you have them). In the “Field of study” field, type each major (e.g., “Computer Science, Mathematics”). Separate them with commas.
- Fill in the graduation date. In the “Dates attended” field, pick the month and year you graduated—or when you expect to.
- Save your changes. Click “Save” and you’re done.
What if the degrees are from different schools?
- Create two entries. If the degrees aren’t from the same place, just repeat steps 3–6 for each school. Only list one degree per entry.
- Add a quick note. Want to show both degrees were earned at the same time? Slip a line in the “Description” field (e.g., “Double Degree Program, 2020–2024”).
That didn’t work. Now what?
Double-check for duplicate school listings, adjust your privacy settings, and confirm your degree titles are formatted correctly.
- Look for duplicate profiles. If your school shows up twice, merge them by editing the school name to match exactly (e.g., “University of XYZ” vs. “XYZ University”).
- Check your profile visibility. Make sure your Education section is set to “Public” or “Connections” so recruiters can actually see it. Go to your profile → “Edit public profile & URL” → flip the toggle for “Education” to on.
- Confirm your degree titles. Stick to consistent capitalization and formal names (e.g., Bachelor of Arts in History). Skip abbreviations unless they’re widely understood (e.g., “B.A.” is fine; “BSc” might not be as clear).
How to keep this from becoming a mess later
Standardize your degree titles, update annually, sync with your resume, and skip the high school entry.
| Tip | How to pull it off |
|---|---|
| Keep degree titles consistent | Use the same format everywhere—LinkedIn, your resume, even other profiles. Stick with “Bachelor of Science in Biology” instead of mixing in “B.S. Biology.” |
| Refresh your entries every year | Update expected graduation dates for degrees you’re still working on. Once you’ve earned the credential, remove the outdated entry. |
| Match your resume | Your LinkedIn Education section should mirror your resume exactly. Recruiters notice discrepancies—and they’re not impressed. |
| Skip the clutter | Only list post-secondary degrees. High school diplomas? Unless you’re just starting your career, leave them off. |
