EDUCATION
You can earn a master’s degree in education or curriculum instruction online. The average earnings for teachers are $45,670 and $52,850 per year. It may be possible to earn more with a specialist degree such as Doctor of Education. Possible careers include:
- Elementary school teacher
- High school teacher
- Middle school teacher
- Curriculum instructor/writer
- Teacher training specialist
- Professor of education
- Education administrator
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Walden University
$32,510.00 Request Information
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree at Walden University requires 54 semester credit hours of course work and a 3-day residency, all of which can be completed in as little as 3 years (this program operates on a semester system). Tuition is $590 per semester credit hour, $600 for the 3-day residency (plus lodging and expenses), and there is $50 application fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Liberty University
$26,225.00 Request Information
Liberty University’s® Doctor of Education (EdD) program provides advanced training for individuals, like you, seeking positions in higher education, developing competent and effective leaders with a Christian worldview who will model high academic standards and assume a leadership role in the field of education. Specialized courses develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system, whether it is as a teacher, superintendent, principal, college instructor, or another academic position requiring strong leadership and decision-making abilities. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
The Doctor of Education program from Liberty University requires 3 on-campus intensive residencies, and an on-campus dissertation defense.
The EdD is a 60 credit hour program. Tuition is $425 per credit hour, there is a $150 technology fee per semester, a $25 on-campus Intensive fee per course, and a $50 application fee.
Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Educational Specialist (EdS)
Liberty University
$12,200.00 Request Information
Liberty University’s® Educational Specialist (EdS) online program is designed to prepare competent and effective leaders, like you, with a Christian worldview who will model high academic standards and assume a leadership role in the field of education. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for K-12 or university-level school positions. You will develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system. This degree program is well-suited for the professional educator, like you, seeking a salary increase or who has a desire to pursue a doctoral degree. As a student of this program you may choose a specialized cognate area along with your core courses in educational leadership.
The Educational Specialist online program from Liberty University is a 30 credit hour program. Tuition is $395 per credit hour, there is a $150 technology fee per semester, and a $50 application fee. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for school licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.
Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
M.S. in Education
Walden University
$10,850.00 Request Information
The M.S. in Education degree at Walden University is a 30 semester hour program that can be completed in as little as 20 months (this program operates on a semester system). Tuition is $360 per semester credit hour, and there is $50 application fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Master in Education
Strayer University Online
$20,810.00 Request Information
The Master in Education degree at Strayer University is an online degree that can be completed with a minimum of 54 credit hours. Tuition is $1,730 per 4.5 credit course. There is a $50 application fee.Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education
Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum & Instruction
University of Phoenix Online
$15,145.00 Request Information
The M.A. in Education / Curriculum and Instruction degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 31 credit hour program. Tuition is $485 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum & Instruction - Adult Education
University of Phoenix Online
$20,370.00 Request Information
The M.A. in Education / Curriculum and Instruction - Adult Education degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 42 credit hour program. Tuition is $485 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum & Instruction - Computer Education
University of Phoenix Online
$19,510.00 Request Information
The M.A. in Education / Curriculum and Instruction - Computer Education degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 40 credit hour program. Tuition is $485 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum & Instruction - ESL
University of Phoenix Online
$20,965.00 Request Information
The M.A. in Education / Curriculum and Instruction - ESL degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 43 credit hour program. Tuition is $485 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Master of Distance Education
University of Maryland
$13,636.00 Request Information
The Master of Distance Education degree from the University of Maryland is a 36 credit hour program that can be completed entirely online. Tuition is $371 per credit hour for Maryland residents ($604 for non-residents), there is a $5 per credit hour technology fee (not to exceed $120 per year), a $50 application fee and a $50 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education
Master of Education
Jones International University
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Jones International University offers a Master of Education degree that can be completed in just 36 credit hours. Tuition is $1,425 per 3-credit course and $2,850 for a 6-hour course. There is a $50 application fee, a $60 technology fee per course, and a $100 Graduation fee. A student can request credit for prior work, at $140 per credit hour of work that is accepted.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Master of Education
Kaplan University
$15,065.00 Request Information
Kaplan university offers a Master of Education degree that can be completed online with 56 credit hours of coursework. Tuition for this program is $305 per credit. There is an $85 per semester technology fee, and a $95 deposit required at the time of enrollment, which is applied to your total tuition once you begin class.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Master of Education
Regis University
$14,475.00 Request Information
The Master’s in Education is designed for teachers with experience in public and private schools who are seeking professional growth and development opportunities in their career.Regis Univeristy can offer you an online Master of Education degree that can be completed with 36 credit hours of course work. Tuition is $400 per credit hour, and there is a $75 application fee.
Any Teacher not wishing to complete an entire master’s degree in education can take up to 9 credit hours as a Non-Degree Seeking Student. This is ideal for teachers and educators needing to earn Continuing Education Units (CEU).
Regis University is pleased to extend a 10% discount to licensed teachers. Please contact an enrollment counselor for more information by requesting information below.
Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Master of Education
University of Maryland
$12,508.00 Request Information
The Master of Education degree from the University of Maryland is a 33 credit hour program that can be completed entirely online. Tuition is $371 per credit hour for Maryland residents ($604 for non-residents), there is a $5 per credit hour technology fee (not to exceed $120 per year), a $50 application fee and a $50 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education
Master of Education (M. Ed.)
American InterContinental University Online
$23,550.00 Request Information
The School of Education at AIU Online is focused on offering an industry-current education to those wishing to pursue career opportunities at the forefront of modern education with its online Master of Education degrees. The courses in this program are offered 100% online through a self-paced system.
You'll also be able to more finely focus your M.Ed. study by selecting a concentration in:
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Assessment and Evaluation
- Instructional Technology
- Leadership of Educational Organizations
Please note that the M.Ed. is not designed to meet state educator licensing requirements. It may assist students in gaining licensure in their state of residence depending upon requirements. Contact us for more details on licensure in a particular state.
Costs for the Master of Education (M. Ed.) Degree are $489.58 per credit hour, which includes all software and course materials. There is a $50 application fee. The Master of Education (M. Ed.) Degree requires 48 credits, all taken at AIU.
Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction
Grand Canyon University Online
$11,900.00 Request Information
At Grand Canyon University Online, a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction degree can be completed with 30 credit hours of study. A traditional graduate student will pay $390 per credit hour. There is a $100 application fee and a $100 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Grand Canyon University Online
$13,070.00 Request Information
At Grand Canyon University Online, a Master of Education (M.Ed.) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) degree can be completed with 33 credit hours of study. A traditional graduate student will pay $390 per credit hour. There is a $100 application fee and a $100 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Master of Education (MEd)
Liberty University
$13,535.00 Request Information
Liberty University’s® Master of Education (MEd) program is offered in two convenient formats: Online and Blended (which combines online learning with campus residency options). In both formats, the MEd prepares you for effective leadership in Christian, public, and private schools. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K–12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an EdS or EdD. Along with core courses, you choose a specialization to gain in-depth knowledge in your chosen field. Specializations include Administration and Supervision, Teaching and Learning, Program Specialist, School Counseling.
There is a 3 credit hour internship requirement, and for the online program, there are no residency requirements for the Teaching and Learning concentration, but all other concentrations have 9–12 hours of residency requirements. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for initial licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements (licensure varies by concentration).
The Master of Education from Liberty University is a 36 credit hour program. Tuition is $395 per credit hour, there is a $150 technology fee per semester, and a $50 application fee.
Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Master of Education—Learning and Technology
Western Governors University
$14,240.00 Request Information
This online Master's degree program from Western Governor's University is geared towards already certified teachers or students who don't necessarily need a teaching license. The M.Ed. in Learning and Technology is a 39 competency unit program that can be completed in as little as 2 and a half years. Tuition is $2,790 per 6-month term, there is $45 per term library fee, and a $65 application fee.Accreditation Agency: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Master of Education—Management and Innovation
Western Governors University
$14,240.00 Request Information
This online Master's degree program from Western Governor's University is geared towards already certified teachers or students who don't necessarily need a teaching license. The M.Ed. in Management and Innovation is a 39 competency unit program that can be completed in as little as 2 and a half years. Tuition is $2,790 per 6-month term, there is $45 per term library fee, and a $65 application fee.Accreditation Agency: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Master of Education—Measurement and Evaluation
Western Governors University
$14,240.00 Request Information
This online Master's degree program from Western Governor's University is geared towards already certified teachers or students who don't necessarily need a teaching license. The M.Ed. in Measurement and Evaluation is a 39 competency unit program that can be completed in as little as 2 and a half years. Tuition is $2,790 per 6-month term, there is $45 per term library fee, and a $65 application fee.Accreditation Agency: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Master of Religious Education (MRE)
Liberty University
$15,650.00 Request Information
Liberty University’s® Master of Religious Education (MRE) program is the professional theological degree in Christian education and discipleship ministries, and is well-suited for individuals seeking a broad, foundational graduate degree in church ministry. This program is designed to equip men and women called by God to serve as professional Christian workers in such capacities as associate pastor, discipleship pastor, and small group pastor, as well as other positions that require a general knowledge of church educational programs and discipleship ministries.
Transfer Credits
Students having graduated with the MAR degree may transfer all 30 hours, as applicable, into the MRE program. The student will be allowed to receive the MRE degree upon completion of all of the course requirements for both degrees. Students having graduated with the MRE degree may transfer all 60 hours, as applicable, into the MDiv program.
The online Master of Religious Education from Liberty University is a 60 credit hour program offered in three convenient formats: Online, Resident (on campus), or Blended (which combines online learning with campus residency options). Tuition is $250 per credit hour, there is a $150 technology fee per semester, and a $50 application fee.
Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
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Master of Religious Education - Chaplaincy
Liberty University
$18,800.00 Request Information
The military has numerous chaplain positions that go unfilled each year, and the need for Christians who are passionate about ministry and compelled by duty to their country is greater than ever. Military chaplains are commissioned military officers, and each branch of the military has chaplains who serve in Active Duty or in the Reserves. Liberty University’s® Master of Religious Education - Chaplaincy program, with a specialization in Chaplaincy, prepares you to become a military chaplain or servant leader. As a student in the MRE program, you will be trained to be a wise, faithful steward of the gospel, and develop specific ministry skills, strategies, and Christian character traits relevant for successful ministery in a military or institutional chaplaincy setting. In this program, you will examine the theological and cultural issues relevant for formal and informal chaplaincy settings. You will also observe the similarities and differences among the various types of chaplaincies, giving careful attention to ministry in religiously pluralistic, multicultural, and multi-staff environments. Some of these settings may include service as a military chaplain, or in corrections/prisons, geriatric/eldercare homes, emergency response arenas, hospitals, and workplace/industrial settings.
Transfer Credits
Students having graduated with the MAR degree may transfer all 42 hours, as applicable, into the MRE program. The student will be allowed to receive the MRE degree upon completion of all of the course requirements for both degrees. While attending Liberty Theological Seminary, military chaplaincy students have the opportunity to receive endorsement by Liberty Baptist Fellowship and to receive two years of supervised military chaplaincy experience. Chaplain candidates who have completed chaplain candidate school (military training in the summer) will receive nine hours of credit (EDMN 505, PATH 635, and CHPL 699).
The online Master of Religious Education - Chaplaincy from Liberty University is a 72 credit hour program offered in three convenient formats: Online, Resident (on campus), or Blended (which combines online learning with campus residency options). Tuition is $250 per credit hour, there is a $150 technology fee per semester, and a $50 application fee.
Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
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Master of Science (MS) in Education
Capella University
$17,945.00 Request Information
Build your professional network by entering Capella’s nationwide community of more than 13,000 current learners at the doctoral and master’s level. Earn your Master of Science in Education completely online; our comprehensive portfolio of education specializations offers strong options if you are a professional looking to transfer your knowledge to the teaching field, an instructor looking to earn more credentials, or an administrative leader looking to further your own effectiveness and that of your institution. The MS in Education allows you to choose a specialized degree in:
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Training and Performance Improvement
- Enrollment Management
- Leadership for Higher Education
- Instructional Design for Online Learning
- K-12 Studies in Education
- Leadership in Educational Administration
- Postsecondary and Adult Education
- Professional Studies in Education
- Reading and Literacy
The Master of Science in Education Degree from Capella University is a 48 credit program. Tuition is $1,460 per 4-credit course, or $2,190 per 6-credit course. There is a $75 registration fee, and a $350 graduation fee.
Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Master of Science in Health Education
Western Governors University
$14,240.00 Request Information
The online M.S. in Health Education degree program from Western Governor's University is geared toward students and health care professionals looking to gain the credentials to become a healt care educator. This is a 40 competency unit program that can be completed in about 2 years. Tuition is $2,790 per 6-month term, there is a $45 per term library fee, and a $65 application fee. Upon completion of the program, you will also be eligible for your Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) designation.Accreditation Agency: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education
University of Phoenix Online
$20,370.00 Request Information
The M.S. in Nursing / Nursing and Health Care Education degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 42 credit hour program. Tuition is $485 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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Master of Science of in Education
Troy University
$8,930.00 Request Information
Troy University in Alabama offers an online M.S. in Education degree through its eCampus department. This is a 30 credit hour course that can be completed entirely online. Tuition is $295 per credit hour, there is a $30 application fee, and an $80 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Ph.D. in Education
Walden University
$36,450.00 Request Information
The Ph.D. in Education degree at Walden University is an online degree that can be completed with 134 quarter credits of course work, a dissertation, and 20 days of residency (two 4-day sessions and two 6-day sessions). This program is delivered on a quarter system, and requires a minimum of 8-10 quarters to complete the work. Tuition is a flat $4050 per quarter, with each 4-day residency costing $800, each 6-day residency costing $1,200, and a $50 application fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission